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Suspect to identify following an assault at Bluesfest
Posted on Friday, September 13, 2024 10:40 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, September 13, 2024 10:40 am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigation Section is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect responsible for an assault on July 9th.
At approximately 10:00 pm, while at a main stage Bluesfest concert, an assault took place near the centre of the field facing the main stage. The altercation began after the suspect had bumped into the victim.
The victim sustained minor injuries.
The suspect is described...
Gatineau man charged with child luring
Posted on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 03:00 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 3:00 pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) has arrested and charged a man following a joint investigation with the Calgary Police Service (CPS).
In July 2024, the Ottawa Police received information from CPS regarding a man making attempts to lure an underaged female that lives in Alberta to Ottawa.
Yesterday, with the assistance of multiple OPS sections including, the OPS Airport Unit, the Digital...
Arson Unit seeking witnesses for an arson on Nelson Street
Posted on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 02:30 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday September 11, 2024 2:30 pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Arson Unit is investigating an arson that occurred in a residential building in the 1-100 block of Nelson Street early this morning.
At approximately 3:30 am, officers attended a residential fire in the 1-100 block of Nelson St. This was a tiered response with Ottawa Fire Services and the Ottawa Paramedic Service.
One person suffered minor injuries.
Police are looking for anyone with doorbell...
Stolen Canadian treasure returning to Canada
Posted on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 12:58 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 12:50 p.m.
Last updated September 15, 2024
(Ottawa) — Later this month, two Ottawa Police Service investigators will be in Rome, Italy, to retrieve a Yousuf Karsh portrait of Sir Winston Churchill, which was stolen from the Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
The Roaring Lion portrait was reported stolen in August 2022. The investigation revealed that the portrait had been taken between December 25, 2021, and January 6, 2022.
Shooting Investigation 2000 block of Walkley Rd
Posted on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 07:16 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 11:50 p.m.
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting in the 2000 block of Walkley Rd that occurred this evening. Police responded to calls of a shooting in the area at about 8:50 p.m. The investigation found one person suffering from a gunshot wound that required medical attention in hospital. Their condition remains stable.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Guns and Gangs...
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