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Shooting investigation on Riverside Drive: Wanted suspect to locate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, December 6, 2024   4:50 pm

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit is seeking public assistance to locate Ibrahim ABDULLAHI, 23 years old of Ottawa who is wanted in a shooting that occurred at a home in the 2800 block of Riverside Drive on December 3rd at approximately 9:55 pm.  

One person suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries.

ABDULLAHI is described as a Black male, 6’4” (193 cm), very thin build with black wavy/puffy hair. He was last seen...

Traffic stop in south end leads to seizure of drugs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, December 6, 2024    2:28 p.m.

(Ottawa) – Yesterday, South Neighbourhood Resource Team officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Bank Street and Conroy Road just before 1 p.m.

During the stop, grounds were formed to conduct a search of the vehicle for cannabis.

Scales, multiple cell phones, baggies, cocaine, Dilaudid, Xanax, and quantity of currency were seized.

Domiguel BEAUCEJOUR VAILLANCOURT-VEILLEUX, 26-years-old, of Ottawa was charged with possession and...

Stay Safe This Winter: Driving and Collision Reporting Tips

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, December 4, 2024    3:06 p.m.

(Ottawa) —With snow in the forecast, motorists and pedestrians should be prepared to adjust their driving to less ideal road conditions.   

Keep yourself and other commuters safe: 

• Avoid unnecessary travel: If you don’t need to go out, stay home. 
• Plan ahead: Allow yourself extra time to get to your destination 
• Be Visible: Ensure your lights are on and your vehicle is visible to others. 
• Clear Your Vehicle: Remove all snow and ice from windows,...

Fatal collision on Mitch Owens Road: Police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, December 4, 2024    9:06 a.m.

(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Investigations Unit is seeking witnesses to a fatal collision that occurred on Tuesday, December 3.

Just after 11 p.m., officers were called near the intersection of Mitch Owens Road and Old Prescott Road in response to a single-vehicle collision.

Tragically, a man in his 20s was declared deceased in hospital. A woman in her 20s suffered minor injuries.

Investigators would like to...