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Wanted Suspect in the homicide on Saratoga Place arrested
Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 05:40 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, January 31, 2023 5:40pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit is advising that Joshua BRENNAN was arrested in Ottawa.
He is scheduled to appear in court tomorrow.
The Ottawa Police wishes to thank the public and the media for their assistance.
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Missing 54-year-old to locate, vehicle found unoccupied
Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 01:30 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, January 31, 2023 1:30pm
(Ottawa)—The Missing Persons Unit is advising the community that the vehicle operated by Diego Sarria was located unoccupied on January 30th in the area of Maple Avenue North in Pembroke Ontario by the OPP.
He remains missing to this date.
Anyone with information about Mr. Sarria’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Missing Persons Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 2355, between...
Suspect to identify in West End Robbery
Posted on Monday, January 30, 2023 02:00 PM
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is looking to identify a suspect involved in a commercial robbery on December 4th in the 1300 block of Baseline Road.
At approximately 11:00 pm, a lone suspect entered a store and concealed several items in a bag before proceeding to the exit. When confronted by staff, he resisted and produced a knife.
The suspect left the store on foot.
No one was injured.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, approximately 6 ft (183 cm), average build,...
OPS Statement on the Death of Tyre Nichols in Tennessee
Posted on Friday, January 27, 2023 10:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday January 27, 2023 10:45 am
(Ottawa) – The death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of police officers in Tennessee is inexcusable and deeply troubling.
The Ottawa Police Service recognizes that Mr. Nichols’ death on January 10 is felt across North America, including Ottawa. We send our condolences and thoughts to all those who knew and cared for Mr. Nichols.
Mr. Nichols’ death, like so many before him, is tragic. This tragedy destabilizes...
Police warn of the dangers of texting explicit images
Posted on Friday, January 27, 2023 10:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, January 27, 2023 10:00 am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is warning everyone about the dangers of texting explicit images on social media platforms and the risk of falling victim to sextortion.
Detective Katrina Moore of the Ottawa Police General Investigations Unit says they receive complaints each week, with victims in all age ranges. Ottawa Police have received approximately 50 reports in the last two months.
“So much of our social...