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Suspects sought in Alta Vista Break and Enter investigation
Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 06:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, June 15, 2021 10:35am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Break and Enter Unit is looking for the public’s assistance in identifying two men involved in a Break and Enter that occurred in the 1200 block of Livingstone Avenue on May 13th, 2021.
The men in the attached photos used a bank card that was stolen during the break and enter to make purchases at several locations throughout the City.
The first suspect is described as a Caucasian man,...
Shooting investigation in Beacon Hill, police seeking witnesses
Posted on Monday, June 14, 2021 08:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, June 14, 2021 12:53pm
(Ottawa) – The Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred today in the 1500 block of Marley Crescent where a man was severely injured.
At approximately 12:15am, an altercation occurred on the street between two groups of people. When Frontline officers arrived on scene, they located several shell casings on the ground.
Shortly after the incident, a 23-year-old man was dropped-off at a nearby hospital with a gunshot...
Manslaughter charge after 2020 death of five-year-old girl
Posted on Sunday, June 13, 2021 12:00 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, June 13, 2021 4:00 p.m.
(Ottawa) - Two people have been charged by the Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit after a year-long investigation into the death of a five-year-old girl.
Chloe Guan-Branch, 5, was found injured at her home in the 1300 block of Meadowlands Dr. on May 15th, 2020.
The little girl was taken to hospital by paramedics where she passed away.
Following a year of investigation, which involved significant forensic analysis, police have arrested and...
Shooting Investigation, Ashmont Street
Posted on Saturday, June 12, 2021 06:00 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, June 12th, 2021 10:05 PM
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting which occurred at approximately 5:00pm in the 1000 block of Ashmont St. A single victim sustained a gunshot wound. Investigators believe that the incident was targeted and that there is no imminent risk to the public.
If anyone has information regarding the shooting or was a witness to events surrounding the shooting, they are asked to please contact...
Witness to identify -- animal cruelty incident in Riverside South
Posted on Friday, June 11, 2021 09:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, June 11, 2021 1:10pm
(Ottawa) —The East Criminal Investigations Section is seeking to identify a witness to an animal cruelty incident, as part of an ongoing animal abuse investigation.
In the evening of Sunday, May 23rd, a young man (early 20s) witnessed and intervened when an older man was seen engaging in animal abuse acts outside a home near Summerhill Park.
Police would like to speak with the witness who may have further information about the incident.
Anyone...