Good Morning Ottawa, The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has been very busy with a number of stories to report on.
In a follow-up to a previous story, on June 6, the Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit arrested 31-year-old Gibriil Bakal in relation to the homicide of Jama Roble on Champagne Avenue South. Bakal was wanted for first-degree murder following a shooting that occurred on Jan. 29, 2024, in the 100 block of Champagne Avenue South. The victim was 33-year-old Jama Roble, of Ottawa, who later succumbed to his injuries in hospital. Bakal was arrested in Türkiye after biometric checks at the border matched his fingerprints to an Interpol Red Notice. Turkish authorities confirmed his identity and notified the RCMP, which then contacted the Ottawa Police Service. Bakal appeared in court today. The OPS would like to thank its policing and justice partners for their assistance, as well as the Bolo Program for helping amplify the wanted notice nationally. No further details are available at this time as the matter is now before the courts.
On June 4, the OPS charged a 73-year-old man with offences related to Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Materials (CSAEM). On June 4, 2026, the Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in the south end of Ottawa. Following the examination of devices seized at the scene, authorities arrested and charged Wilbert Reid Telfer with possessing and accessing CSAEM. The investigation is ongoing, pending the examination of a significant number of electronic devices seized at the scene. Telfer appeared in court on June 4. The Ottawa Police Service ICE Unit is asking anyone with information to get in contact.
On June 4, the OPS Guns and Gangs Unit arrested and charged two individuals in connection with a June 3 shooting. Authorities charged a 21-year-old man with several firearms-related offences. A 45-year-old woman was charged with one Criminal Code offence. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Guns and Gangs Unit.
On June 6, at approximately 3:00 p.m ET in the 300 block of Michael Cowpland Dr. an assault occurred that is currently under investigation by the OPS Hate and Bias Crime Unit. A suspect riding a black mountain bike approached the victim. The suspect made racial slurs, threatened and assaulted the victim before fleeing the area. Ottawa Paramedic Service personnel treated the victim at the scene. The suspect has not yet been identified and remains outstanding. He is described as White, in his 20s or 30s, approximately 5’11 – 6’ tall, with a medium build and short curly black hair. At the time of the incident, he was wearing black jeans and a black t-shirt. Anyone who has information is asked to call the Hate and Bias Crime Unit.
