Good Morning Ottawa, The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has been very busy with a number of stories to report on.
Public Assistance to Identify Suspect in Aggravated Assault on OC Transpo Bus
On October 3, between 6:20 p.m. and 7 p.m., the suspect and another man were involved in a verbal and physical altercation aboard an OC Transpo bus. Both men exited the bus in the area of Bank Street and Glebe Avenue.
The suspect is described as a White man, approximately 5’7” to 6’0” tall, with shoulder-length light blond hair and a full beard. At the time of the incident, the suspect was wearing a tan-coloured T-shirt with a large design on the front, dark pants, black gloves, black Nike slides and white socks. He was also wearing or carrying an open light blue button-up shirt. A photo of the suspect is available on the OPS website, and anyone with information is asked to contact the OPS Central Investigations Unit.
OPS Seeking Witnesses to Serious Collision on Huntmar Drive
On October 24, at approximately 6:17 p.m., officers responded to reports of a pedestrian struck by an SUV in the 300 block of Huntmar Drive.
The pedestrian, a 51-year-old female, was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or may have dashcam footage from the area to contact police. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fatal Collision Investigation Unit.
Ottawa Man Arrested in Internet Child Exploitation Investigation
On October 23, Ottawa Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with an investigation involving online communication with a person under the age of 16. Corey Lawrenson was arrested and charged with telecommunication with a person under 16 for a specific offence and making available explicit material to a person under 16.
The investigation involved the use of Roblox and Snapchat. The accused used the Snapchat username “Coreyindahood.” Investigators are concerned there may be additional victims and are asking anyone with information to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit.
