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Wanted Attempt Murder suspect following home invasion - considered armed and dangerous
Posted on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 12:00 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 17, 2018 4:05pm
(Ottawa)—On October 16, 2018 at approximately 8:30pm, Ottawa Police responded to a home invasion in the 300 block of Lafontaine Avenue.
Two male suspects forced their way into the residence of a 25 year old man, pistol-whipped him, stabbed him numerous times and then stole items from the home. The suspects then fled the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries.
Shortly afterwards, patrol...
Purchase of pre-paid gift cards scam targeting businesses in Ottawa area
Posted on Thursday, October 04, 2018 04:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 4, 2018 9:00am
(Ottawa) –The Ottawa Police Organized Fraud Unit is warning the community about a recent fraud that has been reported in the Ottawa area. Employees at businesses, particularly those who are in administrative positions, have been receiving email messages that appear to come from the CEO of their company.
The emails are asking the employee to purchase prepaid gift cards and to forward the number on the cards back to the supposed CEO. ...
Back to School safety reminders for children and adults
Posted on Monday, August 27, 2018 08:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, August 27, 2018 12:10 pm
(Ottawa)—This week and next, children will be returning to school and many will be busing, walking and riding their bikes to their destinations.
The Ottawa Police Service reminds motorists and pedestrians to be aware of the increase of children and youth on city streets. As school begins, please consider the following safety tips:
- Reduce speeds in school zones and be ready to stop at any time. Children do not always notice oncoming traffic...
Swarmings and how to minimize the risk of being a victim - by Constable Megan Arbuthnot
Posted on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 09:15 AM
August 2018
What is a swarming, you ask? Simply stated, it is a robbery – a theft with violence – that involves at least two or more suspects applying force (or the implied threat of force) on a victim in order to steal their property. Swarmings are one of the most random crimes that police respond to and one of the more challenging to solve.
They are also crimes of opportunity, meaning that a decision to commit a swarming is often spontaneous, sometimes undertaken by only one member of “the...
Release of 2017 Annual Report
Posted on Thursday, June 21, 2018 05:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, June 21, 2018 9:18am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is releasing its 2017 Annual Report as part of the June 25th meeting of the Ottawa Police Services Board agenda.
“This Annual Report highlights the excellent work our members do every day to prevent and solve crime, and respond to calls for service from the city’s residents,” said Chief Charles Bordeleau. “The report goes beyond the data to describe how they make a difference in the lives of our...
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