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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 […]

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Stay Safe This Winter Season: Ice, Trail, and Winter Activity Safety Tips

(Ottawa)—With winter in full swing, the Ottawa Police Service reminds residents to exercise caution during seasonal activities and follow essential precautions to stay safe.  Ice Safety  Ottawa’s waterways are beautiful but unpredictable, especially during the winter months. Despite freezing temperatures, ice thickness can vary greatly, presenting serious hidden dangers.  Everyone, even strong swimmers, are at […]

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Syed ALI – Drunk Driving

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an Ottawa resident with Impaired Driving after conducting a traffic stop on Highway 417. Shortly before 2:00 a.m. on September 16, an officer observed a vehicle driving erratically on Highway 417 near Maitland. Upon stopping the vehicle, the officer noticed a […]

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David BRACZKOWSKI – Drunk Driving

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid impaired driving charges against an individual from Ottawa after an early morning collision. Shortly after 4:00 a.m on July 24, Ottawa OPP responded to a two vehicle collision on Highway 417 near St. Laurent. The investigation revealed that one of the […]

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Andrew WYKURZ – Assault, Hit & Run

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), have laid several charges against an individual from the Ottawa area after responding to a fail to remain collision on Highway 417. Shortly before 6:00 p.m. on July 12, OPP members responded to two vehicle collision on Highway 417 in Ottawa’s East […]

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Another Student Sexual Assaulted By School Bus Driver

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Unit has charged a man following an investigation into sexual offences that occurred in the Centretown area involving a girl, under 16 years of age. On March 1st, the accused – who was employed as a student transport driver for a Centretown area […]

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ALERT: Sex Offender Karl NJOLSTAD Living in the Vanier Area

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service would like to inform the community that Karl NJOLSTAD, 62 years old, who is deemed a high-risk sexual offender, is now living in the Vanier area. He has a history of sexual assault, and sexual interference, possessing, forcible confinement and making child pornography. The Ottawa Police Service believes that […]

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Police Officer Arrested For Drunk Driving

(Ottawa) — A member of the Ottawa Police Service has been charged with several offences in relation to an off-duty collision that occurred on March 17.  There were no injuries in the two-vehicle collision. Cst. Cory Chuchryk has been charged with: He was released on an undertaking with a first appearance scheduled for May 7, […]