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Suspect to identify in a New Year’s Eve assault
Posted on Wednesday, January 08, 2025 10:58 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 10:58 am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigation Section is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect in an assault on December 31, 2024, in the Lyon Street North and Albert Street area.
At approximately 11:30 p.m., the suspect and victim had a brief exchange before the victim was physically assaulted.
The victim did not sustain serious injuries.
The suspect is described as a white woman, around 20 to 30...
Suspect to identify in an assault near Somerset Street West and Percy Street
Posted on Wednesday, January 08, 2025 08:29 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 8:29 am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigation Section is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect in an assault on December 19, 2024, in the Somerset Street West and Percy Street area.
At approximately 6:30 p.m., the suspect had a brief interaction with the victim before physically assaulting them.
There were no serious physical injuries.
The suspect is described as a white man, around 20 to 30 years old,...
Collision on St. Laurent Boulevard: Police Seeking Witnesses
Posted on Sunday, January 05, 2025 11:05 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, January 5, 2025 11:05am
(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Investigations Unit is seeking witnesses to a collision that occurred on Saturday, January 4.
At approximately 3:00 p.m., officers were called to the intersection of St. Laurent Boulevard and Bourassa Street, in response to a collision involving five vehicles.
A women in her 50s was taken to the hospital with life threatening injuries.
Investigators would like to speak with anyone who...
Man arrested for filming in Ottawa washroom, police seeking additional victims
Posted on Friday, December 20, 2024 12:43 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, December 20, 2024 12:38 pm
(Ottawa) — During the evening of December 14, 2024, the Ottawa Police Service responded to a business located in the 1-100 block of Elgin Street for reports of a man filming females inside the public washroom.
An arrest was made; however, there is a concern that there may be further victims who have not yet been identified by police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Central Investigations Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5166.
Ottawa Police statement on Coroner's inquest recommendations into the death of Abdirahman Abdi
Posted on Thursday, December 19, 2024 12:52 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, December 19, 2024 12:51 p.m.
(Ottawa) — The Coroner's inquest into the tragic death of Abdirahman Abdi, which began on November 18, 2024, has now come to a close. On December 17, the jury rendered a decision with recommendations which the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is now in the process of reviewing.
“While we take the time to review all the recommendations, it’s clear that they provide valuable insights to help us become a better, more accountable police service...
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