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Fatal collision on Carp Road: police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, November 26, 2023   4 p.m.

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Investigation Unit is investigating a collision that occurred just after 9 a.m. this morning in the 3100 block of Carp Road.

Two vehicles were involved in the collision.

Tragically, a woman in her 50s is deceased as a result of her injuries.

We want to thank the bystanders who rendered CPR and assistance before emergency crews arrived on the scene.

Investigators would like to speak with...

Statement on Violence Against Women and Gender-based Violence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, November 24, 2023   11:15 am

(Ottawa) — Today, we recognize and support the White Ribbon movement.

November 25th will mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (VAW), an annual day of significance that begins the “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence”.

In March of this year, we issued a statement of support for City council’s declaration of intimate partner violence (IPV) as an epidemic. IPV is an ongoing issue; in 2021, we...

Charges laid in Fatal Collision on Charlotte Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, November 24, 2023            10:45 a.m. 

(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Unit has charged the driver responsible for the fatal collision on Charlotte Street that occurred on October 2. 

Majid FATHALIPOORSALOEI, 48-years-old, of Ottawa has been charged with:

-       Dangerous operation causing death

-       Dangerous operation causing bodily harm

He is scheduled to appear in court today.

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Drugs seized in Durocher St warrant execution

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, November 24, 2023   9:30 am

(Ottawa)— Earlier this month, the Ottawa Police Service Street Crime Unit and Vanier Neighborhood Resource Team (NRT) began an investigation into a residence in the 200 block of Durocher Street following community concerns about drug trafficking.

As a result of the investigation, a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant was executed on that residence this past Wednesday, November 22.

Cocaine, hydromorphone pills, 2...

Draffin Court Homicide Investigation; police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, November 23, 2023   3:10 pm 

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit continues to investigate a shooting incident this morning that left one person dead, and another with life-threatening injuries.

At approximately 6:10 am, police and first responders rushed to Draffin Court in response to calls for service about shots fired.

On scene, one person was located deceased, and another a 28-year-old man, was transported by Ottawa Paramedics to a local hospital...