Charges laid in Pondhollow Way homicide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, January 17, 2025   12:15 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit has arrested and charged two people in relation to the January 10th homicide of Wilson Sabarros on Pondhollow Way.

Mia TEJADA, a 28-year-old woman and Omar ASSAAD, a 26-year-old man, both of Ottawa have been jointly charged with First Degree Murder.

They will both appear in court today.

Investigators are still asking anyone with information in relation to this incident contact the Homicide Unit at 613-236-1222 extension 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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Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, January 11, 2025   11:31 a.m.

Pondhollow Way homicide victim identified

(Ottawa) – The victim of the homicide on Pondhollow Way on Friday, January 10, is identified as Wilson Sabarros, 58, of Ottawa.

The investigation is ongoing.

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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CONTACT:

Media Relations Section                  

Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, January 10, 2025     11:10 p.m.

Homicide Investigation – Pondhollow Way

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit is investigating the death of an adult male on Pondhollow Way. 

Police were called to the area at approximately 5:16 p.m. today. Once on scene, officers located a deceased 58-year-old man. 

No arrests have been made. Police do not believe there is an ongoing risk to public safety. The investigation is ongoing.

The victim is not being identified at this time, pending next of kin notification.  

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 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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Through the Community Safety Data portal data.ottawapolice.ca, members of the public can view, download, and interact with data released by the Ottawa Police Service.

CONTACT:

Media Relations Section                  

Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366