Two charged with first-degree murder of Barrhaven man

Ottawa police vehicle can be seen. (CityNews files)

By Natasha O'Neill

Posted Jan 17, 2025 12:35:56 PM.

Last Updated Jan 17, 2025 12:49:39 PM.

Ottawa police charged two people in connection to the city’s first homicide of the year.

Mia Tejada, 28, and Omar Assaad, 26, both from Ottawa were jointly charged with first-degree murder. They are set to appear in court Jan. 17.

Police responded to calls from Pondhollow Way around 5:15 p.m. on Jan. 10 where they found a dead 58-year-old man. The victim has been identified as Wilson Sabarros.

Investigators are still asking anyone with information in relation to this incident contact the Homicide Unit at 613-236-1222 extension 5493.

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