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Do You Recognize This Sexual Assault Suspect?

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigation Section is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect responsible for a sexual assault in the 500 block of Somerset Street West on December 29, 2024. At approximately 3:10 p.m., the victim was riding an OC Transpo bus when the suspect approached them and began an […]

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Ahmed HOZAYEN – Murder

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit has arrested and charged a man in relation to the October 8th arson that killed 51-year-old Ottokie Kelly. Ahmed HOZAYEN, 30-years-old, of Ottawa, has been charged with the following: He will appear in court later today.

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Charges Laid in Pondhollow Way Homicide

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit has arrested and charged two people in relation to the January 10th homicide of Wilson Sabarros on Pondhollow Way. Mia TEJADA, a 28-year-old woman and Omar ASSAAD, a 26-year-old man, both of Ottawa have been jointly charged with First Degree Murder. They will both appear in court […]

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Violent Rampage, 3 Injured – Jourdain DOYLE Arrested Again!

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Central Criminal Investigation Section has charged a man with multiple charges after several separate incidents yesterday afternoon in the downtown area that left at least three people with injuries. Police were called to a building on Catherine Street at approximately 2:30 pm for a man causing a disturbance. Upon police […]

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Melquis RIVERA – Aggravated Assault

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Central Criminal Investigation Section has charged a man in relation to an assault with a weapon at a residence in the 200 block of Nepean Street yesterday morning that left a man in critical condition. Police were called to the building at approximately 4:35am for reports of a disturbance. Upon […]

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High School Assault – 2 Teens Arrested

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police East Criminal Investigation Section has charged two youth in relation to an assault with a weapon at Hillcrest High School yesterday morning that left two victims with serious injuries. A 16-year-old male of Ottawa, has been charged with: –          Aggravated assault –          Assault with a weapon –          Possession of a […]

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Pervert Alert: Geoffrey MCKENNA Arrested

(Ottawa) — Following a six-month investigation, the Ottawa Police Service West Criminal Investigations Unit has laid several charges against an Ottawa man. The investigation was launched after multiple reports were received regarding a suspicious motor vehicle parking near a Stittsville home at night. The investigation later revealed several different homes were targeted in Stittsville, Richmond, […]

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Murder Update: Names Released

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit has completed the next of kin notification and can inform that the victim in the December 25th homicide on Spadina Avenue is 46-year-old Jolene Arreak of Ottawa.  Manasi FOO, 35-years-old, of Ottawa, has been charged with second degree murder, he will appear in court today.      FOO […]

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Pervert Alert – “Man” Arrested For Filming Females In Public Washroom

(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 […]

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Second Degree Murder Charge and Arrest in 1996 Stabbing Death of Christopher Smith

(Ottawa) – A Vancouver man has been arrested and charged with second degree murder in relation to the stabbing death of Christopher Smith in 1996. A review of the cold case by the Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit detectives and advanced DNA technology were significant to the laying of this charge. 73-year-old Lawrence DIEHL was […]