Man charged with assault after leaving person in critical condition
Posted Jan 16, 2025 01:43:37 PM.
Last Updated Jan 16, 2025 01:43:42 PM.
Ottawa police laid charges in connection to an incident that happened early Wednesday morning near the city’s downtown area.
There was a significant officer presence on Nepean Street between Bank and Kent streets for several hours on Jan. 15.
Paramedics told CityNews that they were called to the area around 4:30 a.m. where an adult male sustained serious injuries from a “blunt object.” He was taken to hospital in critical condition, where he remains, but his injuries are not life-threatening, a spokesperson said.
Officials found the suspect a short time later.
Melquis Rivera, 60, of Ottawa is charged with aggravated assault and assault with a weapon. He appeared in court yesterday afternoon.
Ottawa Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to contact the Central Criminal Investigation Section at 613-236-1222, extension 5166.
