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Woman charged in relation to multiple Arsons

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Monday, October 21, 2024  3:45 pm

(Ottawa) — On Thursday October 17th, 2024 the Ottawa Police Service Arson Unit charged Cassandra Mary JODOIN, 41-years-old, of Ottawa in relation to numerous fires that occurred in the ByWard Market, Lower Town and Sandy Hill over the last month (see map).

The charges are as follows:

• Arson Disregard for Human Life x3
• Arson Damage to Property x10
• Possess Incendiary Materials x10
• Possess Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000.00 x2

Ms. JODOIN...

Homicide ruled out in man’s tragic death on Queen Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 17, 2024            1:48 p.m.

(Ottawa)—Emergency crews responded to reports of a person suffering from serious burns in the 100 block of Queen Street just after 6 a.m. on Monday, October 14.

The man was transported to hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

The Homicide Unit took carriage of the investigation at that time to determine the circumstances that led to the suspicious death.

Following the initial stages of this investigation, we can...

Suspect identified in Orleans Mischief

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 17, 2024   10:35 am 

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is advising the community that the male suspect has been identified and the investigation continues.

We wish to thank the public and media for their assistance.

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Suspects to identify in multiple frauds

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 17, 2024            10:15 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service West Criminal Investigations Section is seeking the public's assistance in identifying three suspects involved in a theft and subsequent frauds in the 1900 block of Baseline Road on September 11th.

At approximately 2:40pm, one of the suspects offered to help the victim, while another suspect stole their wallet from their purse. The suspects then made multiple purchases using the victim’s...