Police Appeal for Information One Month After Incident
The Ottawa Police Service is publicly requesting witnesses to come forward regarding a road rage altercation that escalated into an assault more than a month ago. The incident occurred on Sunday, October 19, in the area of Terry Fox Drive and Winchester Road.
According to a police news release issued on Monday, November 24, officers were dispatched to the scene at 4:33 p.m. following reports of a conflict between two individuals. The confrontation, which began as road rage, ultimately resulted in an assault. Police have confirmed that no injuries were reported from the altercation.
How You Can Help the Investigation
Investigators are urging anyone who witnessed the event but has not yet provided a statement to make contact. Police are particularly interested in speaking with individuals who were in the vicinity of Terry Fox Drive, Winchester Road, and Hazeldean Road around the time of the incident.
The lead investigator on the case is Constable Tia Conlin. Witnesses are asked to contact her directly at 613-236-1222, extension 3203.
For those who wish to remain anonymous, the option to submit a tip through Crime Stoppers is available. Tips can be submitted toll-free by calling 1-800-222-222-8477 or online at crimestoppers.ca.
This appeal highlights the ongoing efforts by Ottawa police to gather crucial evidence and witness accounts to fully understand the events of that Sunday afternoon and advance their investigation.
