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Man charged with Fraud and Possession of Stolen Property
Posted on Thursday, December 08, 2022 11:08 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, December 8, 2022 11:10 am
On December 5,2022, the Ottawa Police Service West Criminal Investigations Unit charged an Ottawa man following an investigation into allegations of Fraud, Theft and Possessing Stolen Property.
In November 2022, police received complaints about the owner of a motor vehicle posting an ad on social media to sell it. When interested buyers gave him the money to purchase the vehicle, the man fled the scene without completing the transaction,...
Too good to be true? Be Fraud-Aware this Holiday Season - When in Doubt, Check it Out!
Posted on Wednesday, December 07, 2022 12:34 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, December 7, 2022 9:00 am
(Ottawa) As we head into the holiday season, Ottawa Police Service, in partnership with 211, is reminding residents to be cautious of scams preying on your honesty, trust, good nature and sometimes fear.
If it’s too good to be true, it probably is. When in doubt, check it out - do your research. Never feel pressured to provide information or make a financial contribution...
Ottawa Police seeing increase in brazen daylight vehicle thefts
Posted on Friday, December 02, 2022 04:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, December 2, 2022 9:10 am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is advising residents to be vigilant in light of an emerging trend of daylight-hour vehicle thefts.
“Thieves are getting brazen,” says Staff Sergeant Cathy Brown, head of the OPS Intelligence Unit. “You may have your mind on your seasonal shopping list, but thieves are taking advantage of unattended vehicles in parking lots to steal your car, SUV or truck.”
Police are seeing a surge in Ottawa where...
Second arrest in Grenfell Crescent shooting
Posted on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 10:39 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, November 30, 2022 10:05 am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit has charged a second person in relation to a shooting that occurred on Saturday, November 12, 2022 on Grenfell Crescent.
Ahmed SAMI, 22-years-old, of Ottawa, has been charged with multiple firearm-related offences, including discharging a firearm, assault, and other drug charges.
Investigators would like to speak with anyone who may have information about this incident or other shootings...
Ottawa Police collecting personal hygiene products for women until December 11
Posted on Thursday, November 24, 2022 04:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, November 24, 2022 9:35 am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service and our partners Shoppers Drug Mart and Citron Hygiene are once again inviting Ottawa residents to help us collect personal hygiene products for women.
“Hygiene products are a monthly expense that some women in our community can’t afford,” says Cst. Dawn Neilly, organizer of 7th installment of the Purse Project. “With the increase in cost for goods, we expect more women to be facing difficulties.”
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