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Project Champion disrupts organized criminal network: 17 people charged

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, November 14, 2024       1:13 pm

(Ottawa) –  An 18-month organized crime and narcotics investigation named Project Champion  is coming to an end, resulting in a total of 149 charges laid, 17 people charged, and 14 arrested. Three people are still outstanding and wanted.

The investigation was led by the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Serious & Organized Crime Directorate in coordination with other policing partners.

“Project Champion was designed to arrest members involved...

Person of interest to identify in suspicious incidents

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Friday, November 8, 2024        2:05 pm

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service East Criminal Investigation Section is seeking public assistance to identify a person of interest involved in multiple suspicious incidents near Springland Drive and Hobson Road since October 24th, with sightings of him in the area as recently as November 6th.

In these incidents, the man attends the area and will approach female youths, sometimes asking for help and will begin a conversation with...

Police investigating a serious collision on Bank Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, November 8, 2024   12:25 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is investigating a collision that occurred early this morning on Bank Street near Johnston Road.

At approximately 12:45 am, officers responded to a hit and run collision involving the driver of a vehicle and cyclist.

The cyclist, a man in his 20s, sustained serious injuries and remains in stable condition.

There is no description of the vehicle at this time, only that it may have left the scene northbound...

Police warn of increase in residential break and enters

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, November 8, 2024       11:20 am

(Ottawa)—Over the past few weeks, the Ottawa Police Service Break and Enter Unit has seen an increase of residential break-ins where investigators believe organized crime groups are responsible.

These groups are targeting homes that are accessible from the rear of the property via greenspace, forested areas, trails, and golf courses. They mainly enter through second floor windows or doors using a collapsible ladder that they bring...