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Homicide Investigation: Palmerston Avenue
Posted on Thursday, May 27, 2021 03:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 27, 2021 8:00am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit is investigating the death of a man found deceased in a vehicle in the 1400 block of Palmerston Avenue Wednesday night.
The death is being investigated as a homicide.
Emergency responders were called to the address at 8:40pm where they found the man deceased.
It is believed he suffered a gunshot wound. The deceased man has been identified as Abdulqadir Yusuf, a 22 year old man from...
Catalytic converters – Thefts in Ottawa continue
Posted on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 08:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 25, 2021 12:37pm
(Ottawa) — Catalytic converters are an important part of every vehicle; they serve as an exhaust emission control and help reduce pollutants in exhaust gas. Unfortunately, they are also an item that the Ottawa Police Service has noted as a frequently stolen. Catalytic converters are expensive and hold a high resale value.
Since January 1, 2021, there have been approximately 187 reported catalytic converter thefts in Ottawa. It is believed...
Update: Suspect identified in Lowertown Break and Enter
Posted on Thursday, May 20, 2021 10:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 20, 2021 2:25pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Break and Enter Unit would like to thank the public for its help in identifying the suspect in the April 3rd, 2021 commercial Break and Enter that occurred on Rideau Street.
The man has been identified and the investigation is ongoing.
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CONTACT:Media Relations SectionTel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 11:35am
Suspect to identify in Lowertown Break and Enter
Water RIDE this Saturday – Marine Unit offers boating safety tips
Posted on Thursday, May 20, 2021 06:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 20, 2021 10:15am
(Ottawa)—May 22-28 is Safe Boating Awareness Week and the Ottawa Police would like to remind residents of the importance of boating safety and provide tips to ensure safety on the waterways. The Marine, Dive and Trails Unit will do a Water RIDE on May 22nd to raise public awareness and enforce safe boating practices.
If you are swimming, boating, paddle boarding or kayaking in open waters, please Be Safe. Most people are not familiar with...
Moving forward after sexual assault – you have options
Posted on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 11:30 AM
Sexual assault is never your fault. The blame is always with the assailant, no matter the circumstances.
As a survivor of sexual assault, your medical and emotional needs are most important. There are supports in our community to help you recover and get you back to the person you were before this happened to you.
There is no ‘right’ way to get through the trauma of sexual assault. Each person must choose what is most comfortable for them. We want you to know your options.
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