Ottawa police arrest woman in connection with fatal stabbing in Overbrook

Presland Road in Overbrook. (Tyler Fleming/CTV News Ottawa)

Ottawa police have arrested and charged a 45-year-old woman in connection with a fatal stabbing in Overbrook this week.

A man was stabbed at around 4:45 a.m. Wednesday in the 200-block of Presland Road.

Police identified the victim as Robert Vides, 36.

Judith Brennan, 45, is facing a charge of second-degree murder. She is scheduled to appear in court Friday.

This is the fourth homicide in Ottawa so far this year.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5493. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.