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One year anniversary of fatal hit-and-run collision at Montreal Road and Vanier Parkway, police seeking public tips to identify the driver
Posted on Tuesday, September 08, 2020 08:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 8, 2020 12:40pm
(Ottawa) – This week marks the one year anniversary of the fatal hit-and-run collision that took the life of 36 year old Ahshellla Huxtable on September 7th, 2019 just before 4:00pm at the intersection of Vanier Parkway and Montreal Road.
The Ottawa Police Service Collision Investigation Unit is making a public appeal for more tips. The red Nissan Altima involved in the collision was located last September (see photo); however the...
Update: Man arrested in relation to Richmond Road Homicide
Posted on Tuesday, September 08, 2020 05:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 8, 2020 9:20 am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service arrested wanted person Michael BUCKLEY on September 4th, 2020, after he had turned himself in to the Toronto Police Service. He was charged with 1st degree murder.
We would like to thank the public for their assistance in the matter.
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Congratulations to Special Constables Susanne Kelly and Michael Bednarek on their Police Hero of the Year award
Posted on Thursday, September 03, 2020 08:15 AM
*Warning some readers may find the following content about suicide disturbing.
In June 2019, Special Constables Michael Bednarek and Susanne Kelly were driving on Laurier Avenue when they were waved down by frantic pedestrians as a suicidal man had climbed over the railing of the bridge and began wrapping a extension cord around his neck, the other end of the cord had been tied to the bridge.
Both Special Constables exited their work vehicle and ran toward the man. Special Constable Bednarek was...
Suspect to identify following a sexual assault in Montreal Road and Lacasse Avenue area
Posted on Thursday, September 03, 2020 04:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, September 3, 2020 8:00am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service responded to a call for service about a sexual assault that occurred in the Montreal Road and Lacasse Avenue area on August 30th.
At approximately 7:00p.m., an unknown man entered a ground unit and sexually assaulted an adult man with mobility issues. The suspect fled the area. The victim sustained minor injuries.
The suspect is described as a Black man, 25-35 years old, 6’ (183cm), slim and muscular....
Persons to identify in relation to Clarence Street stabbing
Posted on Tuesday, September 01, 2020 08:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 1, 2020 12:06pm
(Ottawa) – Frontline Officers responded to an assault in the area of Dalhousie Street and Clarence Street on Friday, August 21st.
At approximately 2:11am, a group of men began to fight. One man was stabbed; and he suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries. Another man received minor injuries as a result of the altercation. Three suspects fled the area.
The first suspect is described as a Black man in his 20’s. He was wearing a...
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