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Community-Police Award Recipients Igor, Mark and Marjorie
Posted on Thursday, November 28, 2019 08:00 AM
We recently held our annual Community-Police Awards ceremony and want to introduce you to the recipients this week.
In May 2019, Igor Tomanic and Mark Preuss were playing soccer when the goaltender collapsed. Feeling no pulse, Igor and Mark started CPR. An employee on duty at the time, Marjorie McCoriston, grabbed a defibrillator that was kept on site and they worked together to apply the defibrillator and deliver a shock. The man became responsive after the shock.
When emergency responders...
Homicide investigation, victim identified
Posted on Thursday, November 28, 2019 03:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, November 28, 2019 8:30am
(Ottawa) – Major Crime is confirming the identity of the deceased male as Ashor Anwia, 24 years old of Ottawa.
The investigation continues. No further updates available at this time.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Major Crime Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5477 or at mcm@ottawapolice.ca.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.
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CONTACT:Scam using the bank accounts of high school students
Posted on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 06:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, November 27, 2019 11:00am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Organized Fraud Unit is warning the community about a recent fraud trend targeting young people.
The suspects approach young people and convince them to loan out their bank card and PIN. They are offered financial compensation in return for the loaning of their card. The suspects will then deposit the proceeds from another fraud into the young person’s bank account and immediately withdraw...
Robbery investigation on Rideau Street
Posted on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 10:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, November 26, 2019 3:40pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is looking for public assistance in identifying a male suspect involved in a robbery in the central area of Ottawa.
On Friday, October 25, 2019 at approximately 1:09pm, a lone male suspect entered a financial institution in the 200 block of Rideau Street and made a demand for money. He left the area with an undisclosed amount of money.
The suspect is described as an English-speaking black...
Looking to identify a male
Posted on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 09:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, November 26, 2019 2:40pm
(Ottawa) – On Monday, May 20, 2019, a criminal investigation started in the area of the 500 block of Côté Street. Although we are not able to comment on the specifics of the crime, the investigators are looking for public assistance in identifying a male suspect.
Suspect black male, 6’1” (185 cm), 181 lbs (82 kg), long bushy hair (view photo.)
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call the Ottawa Police...
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