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Update on Police Response to Demonstrations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, April 29, 2022   11:55 p.m.

(Ottawa) The Ottawa Police Service and its policing partners continue to manage demonstrations in the downtown core of Ottawa, and we are continuously assessing public safety surrounding this weekend's events.

In total today:

• Seven people were arrested for various charges, including assaulting police
• 24 vehicles were towed

There have been no reported injuries, and police remain in full control of city streets.

The demonstration preparation...

Rural West area Off-Road vehicles Safety Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 28th, 2022       1:30 pm

(Ottawa) – West Frontline Patrol officers, Suburban West Neighborhood Resource Team (NRT) and members of the Marine, Dive, and Trails Unit (MDT) continue education and enforcement with drivers of off-road vehicles and All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) throughout rural areas.

Since early April, our focus is on ensuring that riders are following applicable laws, respecting the trails, and enjoying their vehicles safely. More specifically,...

Speaking notes for Interim Chief Bell for April 28 News Conference ‘Rolling Thunder’

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 28, 2022 10:05 am

Thank you to the media for being here for this briefing on the operational plan we have in place to address the Rolling Thunder event.

Throughout the planning of this event, we have worked hard to ensure that everyone knows what they can expect in the days ahead. We wanted to ensure media have the opportunity to ask questions about our preparations so we can get this information to our community. We have heard the concerns from the...

Shooting Investigation: police seek witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 12:55 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting from April 25th, where the victim ended up in the area of Ridge Road near Anderson Road at approximately 9:30 pm. The location of where the shooting occurred is unknown at this time.

Frontline Patrol officers responded to a 911 call where they applied a lifesaving tourniquet to the victim. He was treated by Ottawa Paramedics, transported to hospital with serious...

Police seeking witnesses to a fatal collision on Old Prescott Road

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, April 25, 2022   9:30 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Collision Unit Investigators are seeking witnesses to a fatal collision that occurred on Sunday, April 24th, 2022. 

At approximately 12:24 pm, Frontline patrol officers responded to a collision on Old Prescott Road near Chris Tierney Private involving a single motorcycle.

The driver, a 50-year-old woman from Pembroke, was pronounced deceased on scene.  

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who...