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Suspect in violent assault at a local mall to identify

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, August 22, 2023   2:40 pm     

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect involved in a violent unprovoked assault on March 18, 2023.

At approximately 3:00 p.m., the suspect male approached the victim at the St. Laurent Shopping Centre and initiated a physical altercation. The victim was struck in the face several times leaving him with serious injuries. He was taken to a local hospital.

The suspect is described as a...

Hit and Run at Bank & Isabella: Driver identified

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, August 28, 2023         1:10 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police would like to advise the public that the vehicle has been located and the 27-year-old driver has been identified and charged.

We wish to thank the public and media for their assistance.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, August 22, 2023         1:00 pm

Hit and Run at Bank & Isabella: police seeking...

Charges laid in Centretown Stabbing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, August 22, 2023         12:55 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigations Unit has charged a man following a stabbing yesterday near Bank and Gloucester Street.

At approximately 1:10 pm, officers responded to the area and located a man and a woman with stab wounds.

Both victims were transported to hospital, where they remain with serious injuries.

James GEMMILL, 61 years old, of Ottawa has been charged with:

• Attempted murder
• Assault with a...

Back to School safety reminders for students and commuters

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, August 22, 2023   10:45 am

(Ottawa)— It’s Back to School season! With students of all ages returning to the classroom over the coming weeks, the Ottawa Police Service reminds motorists to be aware of an increased number of students on city streets.

Many students will be busing, walking and riding their bikes to their destinations for the first time in several weeks.  

Please consider the following Back to School safety tips:

• Reduce speeds in school zones and be ready...

Homicide investigation on Farmers Way: seeking video surveillance from area businesses and residents

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, August 20, 2023          1:00 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit is seeking assistance from residents and business owners in the area of Farmers Way.

Investigators are requesting that all residents and business owners in the area of Farmers Way, Anderson Road, Thunder Road and Piperville Road verify their video security systems for any suspicious activity between the hours of 2:00 am and 4:00 am on August 19th. 

Anyone who believes they have...