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Craig Henry Drive Homicide suspect arrested; vehicle identified

Posted on Tuesday, April 08, 2025 03:34 PM

Breaking News General

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 9, 2025   7:55 a.m.

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit has charged an Ottawa man in the murder of 20-year-old Mahad Elmi.

Osman YARE, 22-years-old, has been charged with first degree murder and attempted murder. He is scheduled to appear in court this morning.

Thanks to members of the public who replied to the plea for assistance; the vehicle of interest has been identified. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service...




Missing person Waleed Amareen

Missing 49-year-old man to locate

Posted on Sunday, April 06, 2025 02:05 PM

Breaking News General

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, April 6, 2025      1:23 p.m.

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is requesting assistance in locating Waleed Amareen, 49 years old, who was last seen at around 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 5th, in the area of Prince Albert Street (East Ottawa).

Police and his family are concerned for their health and safety.

Waleed was last seen wearing a black rain jacket, black tuque and grey slip-on style shoes.

He is described as bald, approx. 5’11” tall, 180 lbs and a medium build.

Homicide Investigation on Bentbrook Crescent

Posted on Sunday, April 06, 2025 11:41 AM

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, April 6, 2025      11:32 a.m.

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit has charged a man in the homicide of 60-year-old Brenda Rus of Ottawa.

Robert RUS, 61-years-old, of Ottawa, has been charged with first-degree murder.

This homicide is considered a femicide.*

RUS appeared in court this morning.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5493.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime...

East Block Update: One man arrested

Posted on Sunday, April 06, 2025 09:28 AM

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, April 6, 2025      9:21 a.m.

*Updated on Monday, April 7, 2025, to include the name of the charged person.

(Ottawa) – One man has been charged with several offences after an incident at East Block yesterday.

At about 2:40 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2025, a man entered the security screening area of the East Block of Parliament Hill and began making threats to the safety of those inside.

The man was isolated to the security screening area, and the Parliamentary...

Homicide Investigation – Provender Avenue suspect identified and charged

Posted on Saturday, April 05, 2025 08:11 AM

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, April 4, 2025    9:01 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit has charged a man with murder in the death of 42-year-old Trevor Howard Needham on Provender Avenue early this morning.  

Jeremy Joseph YOUNG, 38, of Ottawa, has been charged with second degree murder as well as attempted murder.   He is scheduled to appear in court tomorrow. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5493.

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