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Help identify the driver of this vehicle: Hit and Run involving a pedestrian in Orleans
Posted on Thursday, February 06, 2025 10:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, February 6, 2025 10:00 a.m.
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service is asking for help to identify the driver and/or occupants of this vehicle after they struck a pedestrian and failed to remain.
This incident occurred on January 19, 2025, at approximately 4:40 p.m. in Orleans on Clendenan Crescent near Glandriel Crescent.
A white Volkswagen Jetta (model year 2011-2018) with dark tint and possible aftermarket mudflaps or fender modifications was involved....
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Drugs and firearms seized following extensive investigation
Posted on Wednesday, February 05, 2025 02:15 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 2:15 p.m.
(Ottawa)—A month-long investigation has led to the arrest of one individual and the execution of search warrants at two residences in Ottawa South last week.
As a result, investigators from the Guns and Gangs Unit seized:
- Over 7 kg of illicit drugs and precursors, including cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, and oxycodone
- .40 calibre handgun with extended magazines
- Large quantity of ammunition
- Bulletproof vest
- Cell phones
Collision data reveals close to 20,000 collisions in 2024
Posted on Friday, January 31, 2025 12:26 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, January 31, 2025 12:25 p.m.
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) and the Collision Reporting Centre (CRC) published an annual report on vehicle collisions, with a total of 19,777 collisions: 16,788 were reported through the CRC and 2,989 required patrol response.
Other important data to note in the document:
- 18 total fatal collisions occurred
- Most collisions occurred in December and January
- Most collisions occurred on Thursdays
- 218 collisions involving...
Ottawa Police launches the 2025 Thomas G. Flanagan S.C. Scholarship Award
Posted on Friday, January 31, 2025 11:28 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, January 31, 2025 11:27 a.m.
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is now accepting applications for the 2025 Thomas G. Flanagan S.C. Scholarship Award.
Established in 1993 in memory of former Ottawa Police Chief Thomas G. Flanagan (1989-1993), this annual $2,000 scholarship supports Indigenous and racialized women pursuing post-secondary education with aspirations of a career in policing.
“This scholarship is one of the ways we support Indigenous and...
Reminder: Ensuring a Safe Provincial Election Campaign
Posted on Thursday, January 30, 2025 07:01 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, January 30, 2025 7 p.m.
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is reminding residents that the democratic process must be respected during this provincial election. Threats, harassment, hate-motivated crimes and damage to election signs are criminal offences under the Criminal Code of Canada and will not be tolerated.
This election season, the OPS is committed to collaborating with other agencies to support candidates who may experience harassment...
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