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Fatal collision on Bank Street near Parkway Road, police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, November 19, 2024       10:50 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Unit is seeking witnesses to a fatal collision involving a pedestrian that occurred last night on Bank Street.

At approximately 5:15 pm, police were called to Bank Street south of Parkway Road in response to a collision involving a driver having struck a pedestrian.

The 47-year-old female pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone...

Charges After Downtown Street is Blocked During Demonstration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, November 19, 2024       8:43 am 

(Ottawa)— Four people were arrested last evening during a pro-Palestine demonstration in the downtown core after they ignored directions from police and blocked a street. 

The demonstrators had gathered on Elgin Street at approximately 5:00 p.m. during rush hour and were advised by the Police Liaison Team members multiple times that they would need to limit their demonstration to the sidewalk and not obstruct traffic. Demonstrators...

Enhanced Integrated Enforcement: Community Safety Traffic Initiative Results from November 13th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, November 18th, 2024, 3:05 PM

(Ottawa) — On Wednesday, November 13th, 2024, as part of the Ottawa Police Service’s Enhanced Integrated Enforcement approach to community safety, the Carlington Neighbourhood Resource Team (NRT) partnered with the OPS Traffic Unit to address ongoing traffic complaints in the Carlington community.

Officers focused their enforcement efforts on Merivale Road, Kirkwood Avenue, Carling Avenue, and Fisher Avenue, which were identified as...

Serious collision on Lester Road and Airport Parkway, police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, November 18, 2024       2:35 pm

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Unit is seeking witnesses to a collision that occurred on Friday, November 15th, which resulted in serious injuries.

At approximately 3:30 pm, emergency crews responded to a collision in the Lester Road and Airport Parkway area, involving a cyclist and a vehicle.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision or may have dashcam footage of this incident and...

Purse Project: Ottawa Police and partners collecting personal hygiene products

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, November 15, 2024  10:25 a.m.

(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, starting on November 15th.

“Hygiene products are an expense that some women in our community simply can’t afford,” said Cst. Dawn Neilly, co-organizer of 9th installment of the Purse Project. “With a sharp increase in the cost for goods this year,...