Man charged after weapons call near Sunnyside Avenue

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, June 18, 2026, 2:22 p.m.

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has charged a man following a weapons call in the area of Sunnyside Avenue and Carraway Private.

On June 18, at approximately 12:27 a.m., officers responded to a report of a man dressed in black and carrying what appeared to be an assault-style rifle.

Officers quickly located the man on Seneca Street and made an arrest without incident.

An imitation assault-style rifle, a replica handgun with a magazine, and additional magazines were seized.

The OPS Central Investigations Section has charged a man in his 20s with:

• Possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace, two counts
• Carrying a concealed weapon
• Common nuisance/endangering the lives or safety of the public
• Mischief

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service at 613-236-1222, extension 5166, or email [email protected].

Stay anonymous and call Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at crimestoppers.ca.

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