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Shooting investigation on Iris Street: seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, January 6, 2021   3:40pm

(Ottawa) – Frontline Patrol Officers responded to a shooting near Iris Street and Southwood Drive on January 5th. 

At approximately 7:40 pm, a witness heard several gunshots and called 9-1-1. Responding officers located casings in the area. Officers later located a damaged vehicle. No one with injuries was located. 

Investigators are looking to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or who may have dash-cam video or other...

Five vehicle thefts overnight in Kanata -- police offers tips to protect your vehicle

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, January 6, 2021   2:57pm

(Ottawa) –The Ottawa Police reminds the community that the risk of thefts, and repeat thefts, of high-end Lexus and Toyota vehicles in Ottawa remains present, particularly with Tacoma and Highlander.

There have been 5 luxury vehicle thefts overnight in Kanata (Bridlewood area). There is no suspect description available at this time.

Anyone with information about the thefts in Kanata is asked to call the Ottawa Police West Criminal...

Suspects to identify in Woodroffe Avenue explosion/break and enter

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, December 30, 2020   12:08pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police West Criminal Investigations Unit is seeking the public’s assistance to identify two people responsible for an explosion and a subsequent break and enter that occurred on October 10th, 2020 in the 2900 block of Woodroffe Ave. 

At approximately 12:45am, at least two people attended a strip mall. The suspects created an explosion to blow the door off the front of a bank machine in order to access a large...

Personal Safety on Frozen Bodies of Water

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, December 19th, 2020 - 3:50 PM 

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service would like to remind the public to exercise caution when entering onto frozen bodies of water due to the unknown thickness of ice and the presence of fast moving water in some locations. Despite the recent cold temperatures, many bodies of water will not have developed thick enough ice to support recreational use. Falling through the ice is a significant hazard due to the risk of the sudden onset...