Update: Woman charged

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, December 15, 2022 12:30 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Hate & Bias Crime Unit has charged a woman following an assault that occurred October 11^th in the Old Stittsville area.

 Vanessa FUSO, 31, of Ottawa has been charged with 1 count of assault with a weapon.

 She is scheduled to appear in court next month.

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Media Relations Section                  

Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, December 5, 2022 4:16 pm

 Update: Suspect male and female to identify in Assault

 (Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Hate & Bias Crime Unit is advising that the suspects have been identified. We thank the public and media for their assistance. 

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 CONTACT:

Media Relations Section                  

Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, December 5, 2022 1:50 pm

 Suspect male and female to identify in Assault

 (Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Hate & Bias Crime Unit is looking for the public’s assistance to identify a man and a woman involved in an assault in the old Stittsville area on October 11, 2022.

 At approximately 9:00 pm, a road rage incident occurred between a vehicle and 2 persons on a motorcycle. The motorcycle then followed the vehicle to a gas station where the female rider confronted the male driver. The female then subsequently assaulted the other driver.

 The primary suspect is described as a white female in her late 20’s, slim build with long dark brown hair. She was holding a black motorcycle helmet and wearing a beige / white striped shirt, a black jacket, blue jeans and white running shoes.

 The secondary suspect is described as a white male in his late 20’s, medium build with a shaved head. He was holding a black motorcycle helmet and was wearing a black hoodie, a black jacket, torn blue jeans and black and red running shoes. He had several tattoos on the side of his head as well as on his hands (see photos).

 Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Hate & Bias Crime Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5015.

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