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Investigators seeking assistance into a suspicious incident on SJAM near Carling Avenue

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 21, 2021   11:00am

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service West Investigations Section is seeking the public’s help in the investigation of a suspicious incident that occurred on the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway (SJAM) near Carling Avenue yesterday evening.

At approximately 10:00pm on July 20th, Frontline officers responded to the area and found a 32-year-old man with serious injuries. The man remains in the hospital and is unable to speak to police. The cause...

Shooting investigation in Blossom Park: police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Wednesday, July 14, 2020,      11:13pm 

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred this evening in the area of Fox Hollow and Hunter’s Point crescents. 

At approximately 8:33pm, on July 14th, 2021, Frontline Officers responded to a call for shots fired. On scene, Officers located a spent casing. No one was injured.

 Investigators would like to speak with anyone who may have information about this incident.  They are also...

Investigators seeking assistance into an Assault near Deschamps and Durocher Streets

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 14, 2021   1:30am 

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Central Investigations Section is seeking the public’s help in order to identify two suspects responsible for an Assault that occurred in the area of Deschamps Street and Durocher Street on May 21, 2021. 

At approximately 9:00pm, Frontline officers responded to the area and located a 43-year-old man with extensive facial injuries. According to witnesses, he had just been a victim of an unprovoked Assault. 

Three members invested into the Governor General’s Order of Merit for Police Forces

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, July 13, 2021   4:15pm 

(Ottawa)—Three Ottawa Police Service (OPS) members were invested into the Governor General’s Order of Merit for Police Forces this afternoon, during a virtual ceremony. 

• Ceremonial Sergeant Major Steve Boucher (MOM), was recognized for his relationship-building skills at a local, national and international level with his work at the Ottawa Police Association, where he introduced the police Benevolent Fund, and his work proudly representing the...