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Fatal Collision at Tremblay Road and St-Laurent Blvd, police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 20, 2023   4:30 pm

(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Unit investigators are seeking witnesses to a fatal collision on July 20th, 2023.

At approximately 11:03 am, officers were called to the intersection of Tremblay Road and St-Laurent Blvd in response to a pedestrian and OC Transpo bus collision.

A 26-year-old woman succumbed to critical injuries suffered in the collision.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the...

Shooting investigation in Lowertown, police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, July 18, 2023   11:25 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred on Monday, July 17.

At approximately 3:00 pm, officers responded to the area of Nelson and Murray Street in response to gunshots heard.

A 21-year-old man was located with gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries by Ottawa Paramedics.

Investigators believe that this was a targeted incident.

Anyone with...

Ottawa Police sees a 49% increase in misdialled calls to 911

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, July 17, 2023   1:15 pm

(Ottawa) – In the first quarter of 2023, there has been a 49% increase in “hang-up, pocket and misdialled calls” made to 911, representing 50 000 calls. This represents 21 000 more calls received for that period compared to 2022.

Each ‘dropped’ call warrants a follow-up by the Communications Centre to determine if there was an emergency or not.

“If you dial 911 by mistake, please stay on the line and answer the operator’s questions who needs...

Serious collision on Roger Stevens Drive, police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, July 15, 2023   4:00 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Investigation Unit is seeking witnesses to a collision Friday evening.

At approximately 5:20 pm, officers were called to the intersection of Roger Stevens Dr and Dwyer Hill Rd in response to a collision involving two vehicles.

One driver suffered life-threatening injuries and remains in critical condition.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision or may have...

Caldwell Avenue Homicide – suspect arrested

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, July 14, 2023  10:30 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service has arrested and charged 21-year-old Tyler LEONARD-MACLEOD in the shooting death of 19-year-old Zachary Tiglik that occurred on June 29th in the 1500 block of Caldwell Avenue.

LEONARD-MACLEOD will be appearing in court today.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5493.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at...