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Organized vehicle theft involving a tow-truck – three men arrested, a fourth suspect wanted
Posted on Friday, May 17, 2024 01:09 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 17, 2024 1:10 pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service West Criminal Investigation Section has laid several charges against four province of Quebec residents involved in organized auto thefts.
In February 2024, police responded to the area of Isabella and Elgin Streets for a suspicious incident where the caller suspected their vehicle was being stolen. The caller observed their vehicle, which had been parked on the street, being hooked up to a tow-truck.
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Update: McNabb Park investigation now concluded
Posted on Thursday, May 16, 2024 03:41 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 16, 2024 3:41 pm
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit has concluded their investigation into a suspicious death on April 12th. Investigators determined that no criminal offence occurred; and as such, no criminal charge will be laid.
The death has been deemed accidental and the victim will not be identified.
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Para Transpo driver charged with Sexual assault
Posted on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 12:16 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday May 15, 2024 12:16 pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Unit has charged a man following an investigation into a sexual assault that occurred in January 2024 in the Ottawa area.
During the morning of January 23rd, the accused – who was employed as a Para Transpo driver at the time – drove a lone vulnerable adult female passenger away from her regular route, parked and sexually assaulted her. The incident was reported to...
Suspect identified in Murray Street assault
Posted on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 11:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 11:00 am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is advising the community that the male suspect has been identified and the investigation continues.
We wish to thank the public and media for their assistance.
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Man charged with Murder – Arson; Updated charges
Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 11:50 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 11:50 am
(Ottawa) —Yesterday, the Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit has upgraded the charge against Saeed MOHAMED, 42-years-old, of Ottawa, to First degree murder.
As such, the updated criminal code charges are as follows:
- First Degree Murder
- Arson, disregard for human life
- Arson causing bodily harm x 2
- Arson causing property damage
Please note that the incident occurred in the Cyrville area, not the Overbrook area as first reported.
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