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CTV News
3 days ago
- General
- CTV News
2 people rescued from Carlington kitchen fire
Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) say two people had to be rescued from an apartment following a kitchen fire Thursday afternoon. Firefighters were called to a three-storey walk-up building on Shillington Avenue, near the Central Experimental Farm, at around 4:36 p.m. Flames and smoke were visible from an apartment on the second floor. A search of the building led to two people being rescued. A spokesperson for the Ottawa Paramedic Service says two adults were assessed at the scene but did not go to the hospital. The fire was declared under control at 4:56 p.m. Firefighters used fans to ventilate the building before letting tenants back inside. Victim services were dispatched to the scene to help the victims of the fire. OFS says the fire did not spread from the kitchen. A fire truck remains on a fire watch to monitor for flare-ups. The building where this fire happened is on the same street as a fire last week during which residents heard an explosion.
CTV News
4 days ago
- CTV News
75-year-old man charged in connection to sexual assault of minor: WPS
Windsor police cruiser at headquarters in Windsor, Ont., on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. (Melanie Kentner/CTV News Windsor) The Windsor Police Service has charged a 75-year-old man in connection to a sexual assault of a minor investigation. Just after 9 p.m. on Monday, officers received the report of the incident in the 4700 block of Riverside Drive East at Reaume Park. An investigation was conducted, and police said the elderly man went up to two 15-year-old girls and spoke to them. He allegedly then inappropriately touched one of the girls. The suspect was quickly found and arrested. 75-year-old Hermiz Hermiz is facing a sexual assault charge. 'The Windsor Police Service encourages parents and guardians to speak to their children about staying alert, being aware of their surroundings, and exercising caution when interacting with strangers,' the WPS wrote on social media. 'Public awareness and prompt reporting play a vital role in keeping our community safe.' If you or someone you know need support, you can contact Victim Services Windsor Essex County at 519-723-2711 or the Victim Assistance Unit with the WPS at 519-255-6700 ext. 4879.
CTV News
6 days ago
- CTV News
Winnipeg police make child pornography, voyeurism arrest
A Winnipeg Police Service shoulder patch is seen in Winnipeg, Sept. 2, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski A 30-year-old Winnipeg man is facing charges after the alleged discovery of child abuse imagery on a cellphone. The Winnipeg Police Service began its investigation earlier in July after its Internet Child Exploitation Unit was alerted to the situation. On July 9, officers took a suspect into custody in the area of Hargrave Street and Donald Street. During the arrest, police seized a cellphone and found child sexual abuse materials. Officers also searched a downtown home and seized additional electronic devices. A suspect is facing charges of possession of child pornography, access any child pornography and voyeurism. He was released from custody with conditions prohibiting access to the internet and contact with anyone under the age of 18. Police continue to investigate and ask anyone wishing to speak to officers to call 204-986-6172. Resources for sexual assault survivors include WPS Victim Services at 204-986-6350 or the Sexual Assault Crisis Line at 204-786-8631.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Yahoo
OPP charge Amherstburg man with sexual assault of a person under 16
Ontario Provincial Police say they have arrested a 46-year-old Amherstburg man accused of sexual assault. They made the arrest on Thursday, a day after the assault was reported, according to a news release issued Friday by Essex OPP. The man is charged with sexual interference and sexual assault on a person under 16 years of age. The accused was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor. OPP are urging anyone who is a victim of sexual assault to contact Victim Services of Windsor and Essex County, the Windsor Regional Hospital Sexual Assault Treatment Centre or the Sexual Assault Crisis Centre.
CTV News
11-07-2025
- CTV News
Amherstburg man charged with sexual assault of a minor
Ontario Provincial Police logo in front of cruiser with lights on. An Amherstburg man is facing sexual assault-related charges after an investigation by Essex County OPP. Police started the inquiry on July 9 after getting a report of sexual assault. On July 10, OPP arrested a 46-year-old man and charged him with sexual assault on a person under 16 years of age and sexual interference. OPP want the public to know that victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you, or someone you know, needs support, there are local resources available. Victim Services of Windsor and Essex County: 519-723-2711 Windsor Regional Hospital Sexual Assault Treatment Center: 519-254-5577 Sexual Assault Crisis Centre: 519-253-31003
