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Annual Hate Crimes data show a 4% decrease in reporting to police in 2024
Posted on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 10:43 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 10:42 a.m.
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Hate and Bias Crime Unit 2024 Annual statistics show that the Unit addressed 467 incidents last year, including 351 criminal and 116 hate-motivated incidents, which marks a decrease of 4% over 2023 (compared to 487 incidents that year).
In 2024, 54 individuals were charged with 190 counts of criminal offences and this included one formal hate crime charge under the Criminal Code of Canada
Suspect to identify in commercial Break and Enter on Carling Avenue
Posted on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 01:03 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 1:00 pm
(Ottawa) –The Ottawa Police Break and Enter Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a break and enter to a commercial building in the 1400 block of Carling Avenue on January 20th.
In the early morning hours, the lone suspect broke into the store and began filling bags with products. He then left the area on foot.
The suspect is described as a male. At the time of the incident, he is seen wearing a...
Numerous unlicenced drivers on the road risk fines of up to $1000
Posted on Monday, January 27, 2025 02:12 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, January 27, 2025 12:01 pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Traffic Unit is noticing numerous unlicenced drivers on the road daily.
It is the driver’s responsibility to look after their driving licence affairs and ensure they renew their licence plates. Drivers can sign up on the Service Ontario website to get text and email reminders that their licence will expire and renew before expiration.
On July 1, 2024, the Provincial Government instigated an automatic renewal of...
Hit-and-run leaves pedestrian in critical condition; seeking witnesses or video
Posted on Monday, January 27, 2025 10:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:30 am
(Ottawa) — A woman in her 60s was struck in the intersection of St. Patrick Street and Coburg Street and suffered serious injuries.
The driver of the vehicle fled the scene.
The hit-and-run took place on Friday, January 24 just after 7 a.m.
Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision or may have dash or door cam/home surveillance footage in the area of this incident and have not yet spoken to police.
Anyone with...
Victims of Hutch Law asked to come forward
Posted on Monday, January 27, 2025 10:05 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:05 am
(Ottawa) – In the Fall of 2024, the Ottawa Police Service received several Fraud reports concerning HUTCH LAW, which at the time was located on Preston Street in Ottawa. The Ottawa Police Fraud Unit launched an investigation and as a result, charges have been laid.
On January 23, 2025, Julian J. HUTCHINSON of Chelsea Qc, was charged with Fraud, Theft, False Pretense and Criminal Breach of Trust. The charges stem from Real Estate...
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