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High-Risk Violent Offender now living in Centretown, police warning the community
Posted on Friday, February 02, 2024 03:00 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, February 2, 2024 3:00 pm
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service would like to inform the community that Timothy LEEDER, 58 years old, who is deemed a high-risk violent offender since 1994 and dangerous offender since 1996, is currently living in the Centretown area. The Ottawa Police Service believes that LEEDER poses a risk to the community, particularly women.
He has a history of violence, including sexual assault, overcome resistance to commission of offence and...
Demonstrations in Ottawa this Sunday
Posted on Friday, February 02, 2024 11:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, February 2, 2024 11:45 am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is preparing for another busy weekend with several planned demonstrations in the downtown core on Sunday, February 4, from approximately 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Commuters may experience temporary road closures and traffic congestion, including Wellington Street, Metcalfe Street, Elgin Street, Laurier Avenue and the ByWard Market.
We continue to work with our municipal and policing partners to ensure public...
Suspect to identify in Main St arson
Posted on Thursday, February 01, 2024 03:15 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, February 1, 2024 3:15 pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Arson Unit is seeking public assistance in identifying an individual involved in an arson incident in the 300 block of Main Street on January 23.
At approximately 12:10 am, the suspect approached a residence and threw a homemade device intended to set fire on impact at the building.
The suspect then left the area on foot.
The suspect was seen wearing a red jacket, and from CCTV footage also appeared to be...
Suspect to identify in Chinatown assault
Posted on Thursday, February 01, 2024 12:50 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, February 1, 2023 12:50 pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigations Unit is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect involved in an assault near Bronson Avenue and Somerset Street W on December 27.
At approximately 3:20 pm, the suspect approached the victim, unknown to him, and assaulted him. The suspect then left the area on foot.
The victim sustained minor physical injuries.
The suspect is described as a black male, approximately...
Suspects to identify in hate-related mischief incident
Posted on Thursday, February 01, 2024 09:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, February 1, 2024 9:45 am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Hate & Bias Crime Unit is seeking public assistance in identifying two suspects responsible for a mischief overnight on January 18th in the 2000 block of Huntley Road in Stittsville.
The incident occurred at approximately 1:10 am on January 19th when two individuals used their vehicle to pull down a flagpole. They then removed the Pride flag from the flagpole and set it on fire. They are observed to...