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Man charged with Sexual assault and Forcible confinement
Posted on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 10:13 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 10:13 am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Unit has charged Samer AL-AKHALI, 25 years old, of Ottawa with one count of Sexual Assault and Forcible Confinement.
Police received a complaint following an incident this past weekend where he assaulted a woman in her late teens as he drove her home.
He is scheduled to appear before the court today.
SACA investigators believe there could be other victims and other...
Homicide investigation: Trigoria Crescent
Posted on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 07:01 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 1:05 a.m.
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit is investigating a shooting death that occurred on Tuesday, July 16, in the 600 block of Trigoria Crescent.
Police and emergency responders were called to the area at approximately 8:31 p.m. A male victim was located with a gunshot wound and succumbed to his injuries on the scene. The victim is identified as Husain Dahis, 26 years old, of Ottawa.
No arrests have been made. Police do not...
Suspect identified in city-wide commercial thefts
Posted on Monday, July 15, 2024 02:38 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, July 15, 2024 2:40 p.m.
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is advising the community that the suspect has been identified and the investigation continues.
We wish to thank the public and media for their assistance.
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Increased officer presence in ByWard Market and Downtown Rideau
Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2024 03:25 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 11, 2024 3:25 p.m.
(Ottawa) — An increased police presence focused on crime and social disorder will continue in the ByWard Market and Downtown Rideau.
The increased officer presence from Frontline and Neighbourhood Police Officers is organized in conjunction with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, OC Transpo and the City of Ottawa By-law Regulatory Services partners.
Officers will continue to take a zero-tolerance approach to disorderly behaviour,...
Fatal collision on Roger Stevens Drive, police seeking witnesses
Posted on Tuesday, July 09, 2024 02:40 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, July 9, 2024 2:40 pm
(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Unit investigators are seeking witnesses to a fatal collision that occurred yesterday, Monday July 8th.
At approximately 11:15 pm, officers were called to the area of Roger Stevens Drive west of Second Line Road South in response to a single vehicle collision.
A 30-year-old man succumbed to injuries suffered in the collision.
Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the...
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