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Ottawa Police 2016 Annual Report, now available
Posted on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 11:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 21, 2017 3:17pm
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service’s (OPS) 2016 Annual Report was released today as part of the June 26th meeting of the Ottawa Police Services Board agenda. “This report highlights the work the members of the OPS do every day to keep our community safe,” said Ottawa Police Chief Charles Bordeleau. “Policing continues to change as we adapt to many issues facing our society. Social disorder issues continue to change. Mental health...
Shooting on Chesterton Drive results in minor injuries
Posted on Monday, December 12, 2016 09:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, December 12, 2016 3:30pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating a shooting in the 0-100 block of Chesterton Drive.
On December 12, 2016, at approximately 2:30am, the Ottawa Police received several calls about shots fired in the Chesterton Drive area. Patrol officers responded to the area and found evidence that shots had been fired through a door.
A bullet grazed one occupant of the unit, who received minor...
3rd anniversary of fatal hit and run of Michael Morlang--police seeking tips
Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2016 03:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, August 11, 2016 8:00am
(Ottawa) – August 11th marks the third anniversary of the fatal hit and run of Michael Morlang on Frank Kenny Road, in Ottawa.
The Ottawa Police Service is still looking for information that could lead to the arrest and prosecution of the person(s) responsible, per the April 1st $25,000 Reward.
A handful of tips have been received by Ottawa Police since the reward was announced early April; however Collision Unit investigators are still...
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Be alert and share the road!
Posted on Thursday, July 07, 2016 11:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 7, 2016 3:00pm
(Ottawa)— Summer weather means there is an increase in road construction, as well as different types of road users like cyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians out on our local streets.
Safer Roads Ottawa partners want to remind drivers that, by law, cyclists can take the full lane when a vehicle is unable to pass without leaving at least one (1) metre of space between the car and the cyclist.
Cyclists can take the whole lane when...
Ottawa Police 2015 Annual Report, now available
Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 08:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 22, 2016 1:10pm
(Ottawa)—The 2015 Annual Report of the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) was released today as part of the June 27th meeting of the Ottawa Police Services Board agenda. “This report highlights the work the Members of the OPS do every day to keep our community safe,” said Ottawa Police Chief Charles Bordeleau. “It provides information about some of the special initiatives underway to address community concerns and to ensure we are modernizing as a...