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Man charged with sexual offences, police seeking further victims
Posted on Friday, February 09, 2024 11:56 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, February 9, 2024 11:55 am
(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Unit charged a man following an investigation into a sexual assault that occurred at a home in Vanier.
On February 7th, a girl under the age of 16 was walking in the Vanier area when she was approached by a man who invited her into his home. Once inside the home, he prevented her from leaving and he sexually assaulted her.
Today, Ronald CUSSON, 69 years old of Ottawa...
Suspect to identify in Mischief on Charlotte Street
Posted on Thursday, February 08, 2024 12:00 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, February 8, 2024 12:00 pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigations Section is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a mischief incident in the 200 block of Charlotte Street on September 22, 2023.
At approximately 11:00 pm, a lone male suspect threw several jars of blue and red paint onto the property before leaving the area on foot eastbound towards Strathcona park.
The suspect is described as a white male,...
Shooting investigation in Rural West; police seeking witnesses
Posted on Monday, February 05, 2024 04:48 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, February 5, 2024 4:50 pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service West Criminal Investigations Section is investigating incidents that occurred in the West end overnight. At approximately 12:45 am police responded to reports of gunshots heard in the 5000 block of First Line Road.
Bullet holes were later located in a window of a residence in the area. One victim, with injuries not from a shooting, was located and transported to hospital.
During the course of the...
High-Risk Violent Offender now living in Centretown, police warning the community
Posted on Friday, February 02, 2024 03:00 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, February 2, 2024 3:00 pm
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service would like to inform the community that Timothy LEEDER, 58 years old, who is deemed a high-risk violent offender since 1994 and dangerous offender since 1996, is currently living in the Centretown area. The Ottawa Police Service believes that LEEDER poses a risk to the community, particularly women.
He has a history of violence, including sexual assault, overcome resistance to commission of offence and...
Road rage incident on Walkley Road ends in assault and firearm charges
Posted on Friday, February 02, 2024 01:45 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, February 2, 2024 1:45 pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit have charged two individuals following a road rage incident on Walkley Road yesterday morning.
A road rage incident occurred, and the suspect driver attacked and assaulted the other driver.
The suspect driver then fled the area in their vehicle.
Patrol officers canvassed the area and located the suspect vehicle nearby.
During the investigation, a loaded firearm, Canadian currency, and a...