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Serious collision on West Hunt Club Road, police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, October 4, 2024             8:46 a.m.

(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service is seeking witnesses to a collision that occurred on Thursday, October 3, that resulted in life-threatening injuries to a man in his 40s.

At approximately 8:30 p.m., emergency crews responded to a collision on West Hunt Club Road, just west of Merivale Road, involving a cyclist and a vehicle.

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

Suspect to identify following an assault at Blair OC Transpo Station

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 3, 2024,      3:43 pm

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service East Criminal Investigative Section is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect responsible for an assault at the Blair OC Transpo Station on August 24th. Two suspects committed the assault, and one remains unidentified.

At approximately 3:00 pm, the suspects approached the victim, assaulted them and fled the area on foot. 

The victim sustained minor injuries.

The outstanding suspect is described...

Suspects to identify in Rural South-end break and enter

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 3, 2024                2:07 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Break and Enter Section is seeking public assistance to identify two suspects responsible for a residential break and enter on 9th Line Road on July 2nd. 

At approximately 1:15 pm, the suspects, forced their way into a home, rummaged through the house and left on foot.

Suspect one is described as a white male with an average build. At the time of the incident, he was seen wearing a dark blue...

Man charged with sexual assault, police seeking further victims

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Thursday, October 3, 2024   12:20 pm

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Unit has charged a man following an investigation into sexual assaults that occurred at businesses he owned.

In the summer of 2024, a woman applied for a job at the accused place of business, he insisted they conduct the interview in his vehicle. Once inside the vehicle, he drove her to a secluded location, prevented her from leaving and sexually assaulted her. 

Today,...

Nepean Street homicide – people of interest have been identified

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday October 3, 2024    7:52 am                                              

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit would like to advise the public that all three persons of interest have been identified.

The investigation is continuing.

We ask that their photos please be removed from on-line publications and social media feeds.

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

Investigators continue to ask anyone with information about this incident to contact the Homicide Unit at 613-236-1222...