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Update: McNabb Park Homicide Investigation
Posted on Monday, April 15, 2024 11:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, April 15, 2024 11:30 am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit advises that the investigation remains ongoing; however, no suspects are wanted, and all persons involved in this incident have been identified.
There is no ongoing threat to public safety.
The name of the victim will not be released at this time, as the notification of next of kin process has not been completed.
Anyone with information about this incident and who have not yet spoken to...
High-Risk Sexual Offender now living in Vanier, police warning to the community
Posted on Thursday, April 11, 2024 03:35 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 11, 2024 3:40 pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service would like to inform the community that Karl NJOLSTAD, 62 years old, who is deemed a high-risk sexual offender, is now living in the Vanier area.
He has a history of sexual assault, and sexual interference, possessing, forcible confinement and making child pornography.
The Ottawa Police Service believes that NJOLSTAD poses a risk to the community, particularly children and is concerned that he may...
Charges laid in Michèle Drive shooting
Posted on Thursday, April 11, 2024 09:43 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 11, 2024 9:43 am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit has charged an 18-year-old Ottawa resident in the December 17, 2023, shooting on Michèle Drive.
The 18-year-old was charged with:
- Aggravated assault
- Assault with a weapon
- Discharge firearm with intent
- Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon
- Possess restricted or prohibited firearm without holding a licence
- Possess restricted or prohibited firearm knowingly not...
Suspect to identify in multiple mischiefs in the Carlington area
Posted on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 02:50 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 2:50 pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Carlington Neighbourhood Resource Team is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in multiple mischiefs to property that occurred between December 23, 2023 and March 24th, 2024 in an apartment building near Clyde Avenue North and Laperriere Avenue.
On December 23rd, 2023, the suspect gained access to a secure parking area and damaged over a dozen vehicles by kicking or hitting...
Ottawa Police Member Charged
Posted on Monday, April 08, 2024 12:11 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, April 6, 2024 11:00 am
(Ottawa) — A member of the Ottawa Police Service has been charged with several offences in relation to an off-duty collision that occurred on March 17. There were no injuries in the two-vehicle collision.
Cst. Cory Chuchryk has been charged with:
- Impaired operations Sec 320.14 CC
- Failure to stop after accident Sec. 320.16 CC
- Dangerous driving Sec. 320.13 CC
He was released on an undertaking with a first appearance scheduled for May 7, 2024.