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Fatal collision at Highway 174 / Canaan Rd; police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 23, 2025  7:26 a.m.

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is seeking witnesses to a fatal collision yesterday, April 22, on Highway 174.

At approximately 9:50 p.m., emergency crews were called to Highway 174 between Canaan Road and Old Montreal Road for a collision between a car and a tractor-trailer.

Sadly, a man in his 40s is deceased. He was the sole occupant of the car.

The driver of the tractor-trailer was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening...

Illegal firearm recovered from home on Dorchester Avenue

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 22, 2025  2:40 p.m.

(Ottawa) — Officers recovered an illegal firearm and charged an Ottawa man with numerous offences after initially responding to a disturbance.

On April 13, police responded to a disturbance at a home in the 1200 block of Dorchester Avenue. The following day, officers returned with a search warrant and located an illegal firearm.

A man in his 40s was charged with numerous weapons offences and held in custody.

The Ottawa Police Service...

Serious Collision at Riverside Dr and Walkley Rd

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, April 21, 2025      3:10 p.m.

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is investigating a serious motor vehicle collision involving a cyclist that occurred this afternoon at approximately 1:47 pm at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Walkley Road. The cyclist was transported to hospital with serious injuries.

Riverside Drive is currently closed southbound at Walkley Rd until further notice to allow for the investigation of the incident.

Anonymous tips can be...

Two people charged following CDSA warrant executed on Rochester Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 17, 2025 2:58 p.m.

(Ottawa) — During the months of March and April, members of the Central Neighbourhood Resource Team (NRT) began a criminal investigation regarding individuals suspected of trafficking illicit drugs in the City of Ottawa.

Yesterday, with the assistance of the Drug Unit, Tactical Team and Front-Line Patrol, a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant was executed at residence in the 200 block of Rochester Street.

Police seized a...

Attempted auto theft— suspect to be identified

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 17, 2025         1:09 p.m. 

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service is asking for assistance to identify a man involved in attempted auto theft.

On April 14, two men were seen around Pampero Crescent attempting to steal a vehicle just after 1 a.m.

One of the suspects was soon located and arrested by police, the other is still outstanding.

Although there is no photo available, the suspect is described as a tall man, with a large build. During the incident he was seen...