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Man charged with sexual assault involving two separate incidents
Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2022 10:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, September 8, 2022 2:45 pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Section charged an Ottawa man following two investigations into allegations of sexual assault.
The first incident happened in November 2021 and involved a student at the high school where the accused taught in the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. It was immediately reported to police and an investigation was started.
The second complaint involved incidents...
Seeking witnesses in Lorne Avenue Shooting Investigation
Posted on Thursday, September 01, 2022 06:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, September 1, 2022 10:40 am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit is seeking the public’s help in an investigation into a shooting in the 1-100 block of Lorne Avenue that occurred on August 29th at 5:18 pm.
One man was located with non-life-threatening injuries.
There is no suspect in custody.
Investigators are looking to speak to any witnesses who may have information about the shooting, as well as security or dash-cam footage.
Anyone with...
Shooting Investigations: One Person Arrested
Posted on Sunday, August 28, 2022 07:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, August 28, 2022 11:36 am
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating two shootings that occurred Saturday evening.
At about 5:30 pm, police were called to Morisset and Caldwell Avenues for reports of gun fire. There were no injuries reported and this shooting is still under investigation.
At 5:55 pm, police responded to a second shooting at Ledbury and Banff Avenues that left one man injured. He was taken to hospital for emergency...
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Man Wanted in York Street Shooting Investigation
Posted on Sunday, August 28, 2022 07:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, August 28, 2022 11:10 am
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit is seeking public tips to locate a man who is wanted in relation to a shooting on York Street early Friday morning, and releasing his photo.
The shooting left several people injured.
Michael MEEHAN, 28 years old, is wanted for multiple charges including Aggravated assault, Assault with a weapon (x4), Pointing a firearm (x4) and Carrying a concealed weapon.
Police have not recovered the...
Ottawa Police continues to monitor activities at 310 St. Patrick Street
Posted on Thursday, August 25, 2022 11:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, August 25, 2022 3:18 pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service continues to monitor the activities at 310 St. Patrick Street where an ongoing landlord-tenant dispute is raising community concern.
We have been called to the site by multiple parties when disputes have arisen. Police resources have responded to keep the peace and enforce the law while the landlord-tenant dispute makes its way through appropriate legal channels.
In light of multiple calls for service,...