Two people charged with First Degree murder in Parkrose Private homicide
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, February 13, 2018 3:31 pm (Ottawa) – Major Crime investigators have charged two people in relation to the homicide of Maria Desousa at a residence on Parkrose Private...
View ArticleTwo suspects sought in swarming near Westgate Mall
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, March 27, 2018 9:10am (Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is investigating a weekend swarming that would appear to have racial overtones. On March 23,...
View ArticleSeeking public assistance to identify a man in relation to the Carruthers...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, November 14, 2018 11:30am (Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Major Crime Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male (as shown in...
View ArticleTraffic disruption expected Downtown, Saturday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, January 19, 2018 10:00am (Ottawa)– The Ottawa Police Service would like to advise commuters to expect traffic disruptions on Saturday, January 20th in the afternoon in...
View ArticleMale stabbed during Robbery on Besserer Street
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, April 1st, 2018 11:11pm (Ottawa) – A 36 year old male was stabbed during a robbery near the intersection of Besserer Street and Dalhousie Street tonight at...
View ArticleVehicle through the ice - Ottawa River
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, January 27, 2018 10:25pm (Ottawa) – At 7:37pm on this date, the Ottawa Police Service responded to a call of motor vehicle going through the ice on the Ottawa...
View ArticleHighlighting 'Help Us Help You' during Crime Prevention Week November 4-10th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 24, 2018 1:50pm (Ottawa) – Did you know that you can greatly reduce incidents of crime in your neighbourhood simply by paying attention?It’s true. Paying...
View Article14 people charged in ongoing street level drug trafficking investigation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, June 8, 2018 1:59pm (Ottawa) –The Ottawa Police Street Crime Unit has begun making arrests in a street level drug trafficking investigation in the ByWard Market and...
View ArticleUPDATE: 2018 Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Makes a Splash
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 23, 2018 10:47am (Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service and Special Olympics Ontario (SOO) are pleased to announce this year’s fundraising for the annual Polar...
View ArticleFemale suspect to identify in luxury vehicle scam
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 16, 2018 2:44pm (Ottawa) –The Ottawa Police Service Organized Fraud Unit is seeking public assistance in identifying a female suspect who has purchased some...
View ArticleHomicide investigation on Covington Place
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, March 29, 2018 4:10pm (Ottawa) –On Thursday, March 28, 2018, at approximately 9:10pm, Frontline officers responded to a 911 call in the 1 – 100 block of Covington...
View ArticlePublic Advisory: Avoid Break & enters into sheds & garages
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 9, 2018 12:15pm (Ottawa) —With the arrival of warmer weather, the Ottawa Police Service Break & Enter Unit is anticipating an increase in the number of...
View ArticleUpdate: Purple putty-like substance contained Heroin and Fentanyl
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, May 28, 2018 2:42pm (Ottawa)—Today, the Ottawa Police Service Drug Unit received the results of the analysis by Health Canada and it confirmed that the Purple...
View ArticleSTEP to focus on impaired driving and red light running
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, July 3, 2018Ottawa– The Gatineau Police Service and Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will focus on impaired driving and speeding...
View ArticlePolice looking to identify two suspects following a break & enter on Scott...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, June 15, 2018 2:32pm(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Break & Enter Unit is investigating a recent break & enter and is seeking the public’s assistance in...
View ArticleOttawa Police Services Board Selects New Deputy Chief of Police
This release is issued on behalf of the Ottawa Police Services Board. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, August 1, 2018 Ottawa—The Ottawa Police Services Board announced today that it has selected Uday...
View ArticleRelease of 2017 Annual Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, June 21, 2018 9:18am(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is releasing its 2017 Annual Report as part of the June 25th meeting of the Ottawa Police...
View ArticleSeeking the identity of a suspect male from Robberies on Carling Avenue
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 25, 2018 9:43am (Ottawa) –The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is investigating two robberies involving the same male suspect. They are seeking public...
View ArticleOfficers respond to shooting in the area of Jessica Private
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 26, 2018 9 : 55 am (Ottawa) – Frontline officers responded to reports of shots fired, last night just after 9pm in the area of Jessica private....
View ArticlePolice laid 244 charges against road users during January
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, February 16, 2018 Ottawa – The Gatineau Police Service and Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) focused on following too closely and stop...
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