OPS seeks witnesses to Rochester St. stabbing

The OPS is asking for witnesses to a stabbing that occurred in the 100 block of Rochester Street. On Sept. 2, at 12:22 a.m. ET, a victim reported that they had been stabbed near a park on Rochester Street. Authorities took the victim to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident can call the Central Criminal Investigations Section.

Assistance needed to ID Wellington Street W. suspects

On the afternoon of July 17, two subjects entered a business in the 1300 block of Wellington Street West and stole a person’s purse. The subjects subsequently made several fraudulent transactions with stolen credit cards throughout the City of Ottawa. The OPS is asking for the public’s assistance to identify two suspects involved in a theft and fraud investigation. Images of the suspects are available on the OPS website. Anyone with information regarding the identity of these individuals can call the Central Criminal Investigations Section.

READ MORE: Ottawa Police Blotter – September 2

Police investigate 3rd Shooting at Preston Street Business

On Aug. 29, evidence of gunfire was discovered outside Preston Hardware near the intersection of Preston Street and Gladstone Avenue. Investigators believe shots were fired at the business during the overnight hours of Aug. 28 into Aug. 29. There were no reported injuries. 

This is the third shooting incident involving this business this year. Previous incidents occurred on March 16 and on July 9. Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area, or who may have relevant video surveillance or dash camera footage, to contact police.

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Merivale Road Shooting

On July 4, at approximately 7:20 P.M. ET, an altercation occurred between two large groups. Shots were fired into a vehicle of people involved in the altercation, striking one passenger. They were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities took two people into custody at the scene, later releasing them pending further investigation.

The OPS is asking anyone with information to contact the Guns and Gangs Unit.

Murder-Suicide Investigation Continues

In a follow-up to the homicide of the two young boys in their Mandevilla Crescent home on June 29, the OPS seeks to support the boys’ mother and to respect her privacy. The names of the children will not be released publicly.

Police have, however, released the identity of the father. Authorities found 40-year-old Mohammed Al-Lami deceased in the Kemptville area and believe he caused the children’s deaths. Several investigative and forensic examinations are still outstanding and require time to complete.

Finlayson Crescent Hostage Situation

On the morning of July 2, at approximately 7 a.m. ET, the OPS received a 911 call about a woman being held hostage at knife point inside a home on Finlayson Crescent. Officers responded and established a secure perimeter around the residence.

A significant police presence remained in the area throughout the incident to ensure public safety and support efforts to resolve the situation peacefully. For more than 14 hours, officers and negotiators worked to peacefully resolve the situation. At 9 p.m. ET, the Tactical Unit made entry into the residence and rescued the woman, who was physically unharmed, and is receiving appropriate support. An officer shot the man, and he was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The investigation remains ongoing, and charges are pending. Additional information will be released as it becomes available. In accordance with standard procedure when a police firearm is discharged, authorities have notified the Special Investigations Unit to ensure it can fulfill its mandate. 

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