Homicide Investigation on Presland Road; charge laid

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, February 21, 2025       10:50 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit has charged a woman in the fatal stabbing of a man that occurred on February 19th at approximately 4:45am in the 200 block of Presland Road in Overbrook.

The victim has been identified as 36-year-old Robert Vides, of Ottawa.

Judith BRENNAN, 45-years-old, of Ottawa, has been charged with Second degree murder. She is scheduled to appear in court today.    

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5493.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca. 

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