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Multiple investigations underway at scene of explosion and fire on Merivale Road
Posted on Sunday, January 16, 2022 10:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, January 16, 2022 3:36pm
(Ottawa)—The Ontario Fire Marshal, the Office of the Chief Coroner/Ontario Forensic Pathology Service and the Ottawa Police Service continue their respective investigations into the devastating explosion and fire that occurred at 1995 Merivale Road on January 13th.
This afternoon, the three agencies participated in a Technical Briefing for media and shared this information.
We continue to support the families of all those involved. Our...
Sexual Assault in the Manor Park area, police seeking witnesses
Posted on Friday, January 14, 2022 09:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, January 14, 2022 3:00pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Section is investigating a sexual assault that occurred on Hemlock Road on January 13th, 2022.
At approximately 6:40pm, the woman was walking alone when she was approached from behind by an unknown man. The man continued to walk with the victim a short distance before pushing her to the ground and sexually assaulting her. The female was able to scream during the...
Update on Merivale Rd. Explosion Response and Investigation
Posted on Friday, January 14, 2022 04:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, January 14, 2021 9:20am
(Ottawa)—Multiple agencies including the Ottawa Police Service, the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office, the Ministry of Labour, Ottawa Fire and the Regional Coroner’s Office continue the investigation and search after yesterday’s explosion and fire at a commercial business located at 1995 Merivale Road.
Police and emergency crews have been working to locate all people who may have been at the site when the explosion occurred.
Unfortunately, one of...
Merivale Road Explosion Response and Investigation
Posted on Thursday, January 13, 2022 01:30 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, January 13, 2022 6:40pm
(Ottawa)— The emergency response to an explosion at a Merivale Road building continues this evening and an investigation into its cause has begun by the Ottawa Police, the Ministry of Labour and the Ontario Fire Marshall’s Office.
Police, firefighters and paramedics were called to a business at 1995 Merivale Road at 1:29pm this afternoon. Ottawa Fire Services led the at-scene response.
Three people who were injured have been taken to...
Festive RIDE results in 88 Impaired driving related charges – a reminder to drivers to make the right decision every day and drive sober
Posted on Friday, January 07, 2022 04:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, January 7, 2022 9:10am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service working alongside the Ottawa Insurance Brokers Association and MADD Ottawa held their annual 2021 Festive RIDE Campaign between November 18th, 2021 and January 2nd, 2022 and charged a total of 88 drivers with Impaired driving-related offences, including failing to comply with a demand, having a blood alcohol content of 80 or more milligrams and/or driving while impaired by drugs.
Ottawa Police officers...
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