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Suspect to identify in two commercial robberies in Orleans
Posted on Friday, January 12, 2024 02:45 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, January 12, 2023 2:45 pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect responsible for two robberies in the 1900 block of Trim Road.
At approximately 5:00 am on January 7 and at approximately 3:30 am on January 10, the suspect entered the store armed with a firearm and made demands for cash and cigarettes. He then left the area on foot.
No one was physically injured in either robbery.
The suspect is described as...
Fatal Collision on Highway 174 near Peter Harkness Lane
Posted on Thursday, January 11, 2024 10:50 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday January 11, 2024 10:50 am
(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Unit is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Wednesday January 10th.
At approximately 5:30 pm, officers were called to reports of a two-vehicle collision on the 174 near Peter Harkness Lane.
One of the drivers, an 85-year-old man succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The other driver was transported to the hospital with non-threatening injuries.
The investigation is...
Fatal Collision on Bank Street: Police Seeking Witnesses
Posted on Wednesday, January 03, 2024 10:08 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, January 3, 2024 10:08 am
(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Investigations Unit is seeking witnesses to a fatal collision that occurred yesterday, Tuesday, January 2.
At approximately 4:55 p.m., officers were called to the 1600 block of Bank Street in response to a collision involving a motor vehicle and an elderly pedestrian.
The elderly pedestrian was transported to a local hospital where they succumbed to critical injuries.
Investigators would...
Suspect to identify following a commercial robbery on Rideau Street
Posted on Friday, December 29, 2023 10:51 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, December 29, 2023 10:52 am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect responsible for a robbery in the 200 block of Rideau Street on December 12th.
At approximately 4:15 pm, the suspect entered the store, selected items and did not pay. He assaulted an employee who attempted to stop him.
The suspect is described as a white male, in his 20s and was clean shaven. He wore a dark coloured winter parka with a hood with fur, a...
Police Divers Recover Body of Second Youth
Posted on Thursday, December 28, 2023 09:55 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, December 28, 2023 9:55 pm
(Ottawa) – Following an extensive search effort, the Ottawa Police Service Marine Unit has recovered the body of the second deceased youth who went missing in the Rideau River last night.
We extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and all those affected by this tragic loss. This incident profoundly impacts us all, and our hearts go out to those who are grieving.
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