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Homicide ruled out in man’s tragic death on Queen Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 17, 2024            1:48 p.m.

(Ottawa)—Emergency crews responded to reports of a person suffering from serious burns in the 100 block of Queen Street just after 6 a.m. on Monday, October 14.

The man was transported to hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

The Homicide Unit took carriage of the investigation at that time to determine the circumstances that led to the suspicious death.

Following the initial stages of this investigation, we can...

Suspect identified in Orleans Mischief

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 17, 2024   10:35 am 

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is advising the community that the male suspect has been identified and the investigation continues.

We wish to thank the public and media for their assistance.

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Suspects to identify in multiple frauds

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 17, 2024            10:15 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service West Criminal Investigations Section is seeking the public's assistance in identifying three suspects involved in a theft and subsequent frauds in the 1900 block of Baseline Road on September 11th.

At approximately 2:40pm, one of the suspects offered to help the victim, while another suspect stole their wallet from their purse. The suspects then made multiple purchases using the victim’s...

Suspects to identify in personal robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 17, 2024    9:15 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in a personal robbery that occurred in the area of Cambridge Street N and Arlington Avenue on October 8th.

An agreement was made online for the sale of a Moose Knuckles jacket, where the parties agreed to meet outside of the seller’s home. Two suspects attended the victim’s home for the exchange. While suspect one...

Man charged after injuring By-law Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, October 14, 2024       11:55 a.m.

(Ottawa) – On Saturday, October 12, a By-law and Regulatory Services officer was issuing a ticket for an infraction on York Street just before 8:30 p.m.

The driver of the vehicle being ticketed was uncooperative and attempted to drive away.

In the process, the By-law officer was struck by the vehicle and suffered a broken leg.

The driver, Sarfaraz KHAN, 35 years old of Ottawa, was arrested at the scene and charged with aggravated...