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Requesting public assistance in Orleans explosion investigation
Back to SearchFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 10, 2023 3:15 pm
Ottawa — The Ottawa Police Service Arson Unit is looking for the public’s assistance in locating the two tankless water heaters that were stolen from the addresses on Blossom Pass Terrace involved in the explosion that occurred on February 13th, 2023.
There is a possibility that these appliances were damaged during the theft and may not be functioning properly thus causing a danger to the occupants of the dwellings they have been installed in.
The Ottawa Police Service believes that the person(s) in possession of these appliances may not know that they are considered stolen. In these circumstances, the Ottawa Police Service will not be pursuing any criminal charges relating to their possession.
The tankless water heaters are made by Rinnai, the model number is RU 160-182106. The specific serial numbers for the stolen and possibly damaged units are 21PE.BA-095999 and 21PE.BA-096017.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Criminal Investigations Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5625 or email mcm@ottawapolice.ca.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppers.ca.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, March 2, 2023 9:00 am
Charges laid in Orleans explosion investigation
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Arson Unit arrested and charged a man yesterday afternoon in connection with the explosion on February 13th on Blossom Pass Terrace.
Kody Troy Crosby, 35, of Ottawa has been charged with:
Criminal negligence causing bodily harm x4
Arson- Explosion causing bodily harm x4
Arson- Explosion disregard for human life
Arson- Explosion causing property damage
Break and enter and commit place other than dwelling x2
This incident impacted many families and homes and the greater community.
We wish to extend our thanks to the community, local councillors, Minto, The Office of the Fire Marshall, Ottawa Paramedic Service, Technical Standards and Safety Authority, the Ministry of Labour, Ottawa Fire Service, and the City of Ottawa for their continued assistance throughout this investigation.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 2:39 pm
Criminal Investigation into Orleans explosion
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Arson Unit continues to investigate the February 13th Blossom Pass Terrace explosion.
On February 18, the Arson Unit took over as the lead agency for this investigation as the circumstances surrounding the explosion were deemed criminal.
The Office of the Fire Marshall (OFM) and all other involved agencies will continue to provide support in this investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to the Ottawa Police Criminal Investigations Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5625 or email mcm@ottawapolice.ca.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppers.ca.
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Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366
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