Ottawa Police arrest wanted man released by mistake

OTTAWA -- Ottawa Police have located and arrested an accused offender Friday night, who had been released by mistake.

Brendon Wayne Spurrell, 22, considered to be dangerous, is facing charges including assault and sexual assault.

He appeared in court on Monday and was released from custody, even though he wasn't supposed to be.

Police did not say how or where Spurrell was located, but called the arrest, a 'combined effort' between frontline officers and the Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Unit.

The circumstances of his release are being investigated by provincial authorities.

In a combined effort; Frontline officers & the Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Unit located and arrested Brendon Wayne SPURRELL 22yrs tonight.

Thank you for your assistance.#ottnews @OttawaPolice

— OPS Duty Inspector (@DutyInspector) January 17, 2020

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  Brendon Wayne Spurrell, 22, is described as a Caucasian male, 5’10” (178cm), 160 lbs (73kg) with black short hair and blue eyes. (Ottawa Police handout)