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Ottawa Police Officer Charged
Posted on Thursday, April 21, 2022 10:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 21, 2022 2:40pm
(Ottawa)— An Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Member has been charged with two Criminal Code of Canada offences.
Cst. Goran Beric has been charged by the Waterloo Regional Police Service with one count of Assault and one count of assault with a weapon stemming from an incident that occurred on August 4th 2021 in Ottawa. The incident occurred while the officer was working as a Constable assigned to Patrol services.
Since the event...
Suspect to identify in Hobin Street Commercial Robbery
Posted on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 07:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 20, 2022 11:20 pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is looking for the public’s assistance to identify a man involved in a robbery in the 1-100 block of Hobin Street on April 13th, 2022.
At approximately 3:16am, the lone man entered a business with a handgun demanding money and cigarettes. The clerk complied and the suspect fled on foot. There were no reported injuries.
The suspect is described as Caucasian, tall, slim build wearing a white...
Police seek witnesses to shooting incident on Jeanne Mance Street
Posted on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 05:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 20, 2022 9:40 am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred yesterday morning at approximately 6:00am in the 100 block of Jeanne Mance Street.
Frontline Patrol officers attended the scene after receiving information that someone had been shot. The victim was treated by Ottawa Paramedics and transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. He is now in stable condition.
Investigators are seeking any...
Persons of interest to identify in ByWard Market Assault
Posted on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 08:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 13, 2022 12:10 pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two persons of interest regarding an assault that occurred on March 24th,2022 at the Rideau Street Light Rail Train (LRT) Station.
At approximately 7:50 pm, two men were assaulted at the LRT Station. The victims sustained minor injuries.
Investigators are seeking the public’s help in identifying two persons of interest linked to this assault.
The first...
Police Offer Safety Tips to Motorcycle Riders to Make the Return to the Road Safe
Posted on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 04:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 13, 2022 08:10am
(Ottawa) – It’s officially Spring, and Ottawa Police Service motorcycle officers are reminding fellow riders to make the return to motorcycle driving a safe one.
“It’s been several months since you’ve been on the road, and it doesn’t take long to lose these skills,” says Staff Sergeant Denis Hull, OPS Traffic Commander. “Spring riding has its own share of hazards and dangers, so when you get your bike back on the road, always keep...