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A reminder to remain vigilant about the potential for abuse towards women and children

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 20, 2021            1:45pm 

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Sexual Assault and Child Abuse and Partner Assault Sections are asking the community at large to remain vigilant about the potential for abuse towards women and children, considering they may be further isolated, per the Provincial Government’s Stay-at-Home order.

We extend the message to local community shelters, victim services, immigrant women's services, and crisis centres, and encourage police reporting.

Seeking witnesses in Prince of Wales Drive collision investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 20, 2020  9:00am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Collision Investigation Unit is investigating a collision that occurred on Prince of Wales Drive at the intersection of Lodge Road, April 10th. 

At approximately 4:35pm, Frontline patrol responded to motor vehicle collision involving a green 2020 Nissan Qashqai and a green Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle. The motorcycle rider suffered severe but non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators would like to speak with...

Joint statement from Ottawa Public Health, City By-law and Ottawa Police

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, April 19, 2021   4:23pm 

(Ottawa) — Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have been working together on a community response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  From the onset of the pandemic, Ottawa Public Health has been working in full partnership with all City of Ottawa agencies including By-law and the Ottawa Police Service.  This partnership includes local community stakeholders and demographic community leaders. All partners are fully committed to achieving the best...

Update: New Provincial Authorities to Support Public Health Orders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, April 17, 2021   3:26pm 

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service continues to work with its public health, municipal and policing partners to implement new Provincial enforcement measures to support public health orders announced by the Province Friday.

Our community is facing the crisis of the pandemic together and we will continue to support the overall public health efforts to reduce the spread of Covid-19. Public trust and cooperation are vital to this approach and...

Bank Street shots fired investigation: seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, April 12, 2021            2:06pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating reported gun shots.

At approximately 10:15pm on April 11th, Frontline Patrol Officers responded to an incident were several callers had reported hearing gun shots in the 900 block of Bank Street.  No one was injured.

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

Anyone with information about this...