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Suspects to identify in personal robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 17, 2024    9:15 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in a personal robbery that occurred in the area of Cambridge Street N and Arlington Avenue on October 8th.

An agreement was made online for the sale of a Moose Knuckles jacket, where the parties agreed to meet outside of the seller’s home. Two suspects attended the victim’s home for the exchange. While suspect one...

Man charged after injuring By-law Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, October 14, 2024       11:55 a.m.

(Ottawa) – On Saturday, October 12, a By-law and Regulatory Services officer was issuing a ticket for an infraction on York Street just before 8:30 p.m.

The driver of the vehicle being ticketed was uncooperative and attempted to drive away.

In the process, the By-law officer was struck by the vehicle and suffered a broken leg.

The driver, Sarfaraz KHAN, 35 years old of Ottawa, was arrested at the scene and charged with aggravated...

Arson on Rossland Avenue, police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 10, 2024     1:20 pm 

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is investigating an arson that occurred at a residential building in the 1-100 block of Rossland Avenue on October 8th. 

At approximately 3:45 am, officers attended the area as part of a tiered response with Ottawa Fire Services and the Ottawa Paramedic Service for a residential fire. Two people suffered serious injuries in the fire.  

Police are looking for anyone with doorbell camera or video...

Suspect identified in Rideau Street assault

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 10, 2024   11:20 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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Suspect to identify in a theft from vehicle

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 10, 2024            10:55 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigations Section is seeking the public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a theft from vehicle in the 800 block of King Edward Avenue on September 15th.

Between 1:45 and 4:30 pm, the suspect broke into a parked vehicle and stole multiple high value items.

The suspect is described as white male, medium build with dark hair. At the time of the incident, he is...