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7th anniversary of Ashton Dickson’s death: OPS reminds the public of unsolved case tipline

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Wednesday, June 26, 2024   10:00 am

(Ottawa) -- June 26th marks the seventh anniversary of Ashton Dickson’s homicide. 

Ashton Dickson was killed outside of a nightclub located at 470 Rideau Street on June 26th, 2017. Police believe that an altercation began in the club in the bathroom line and continued into the street, where Ashton was shot in front of a dozen people.   

Since then, the OPS has been searching for anyone with information about what occurred that night or who...

Five suspects to identify in gym locker thefts across the city

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, June 25, 2024              12:35 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is seeking public assistance to identify five suspects responsible for a series of thefts and frauds since June 1st.

To date, 20 incidents of credit cards stolen from lockers at fitness gyms across the city have been reported to police.

The five suspects are described as follows:

• Female Suspect #1: white, with brown hair in a bun; wearing a green sweater, black leggings, black/white sneakers,...

Residents Matter traffic enforcement initiative

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, June 25, 2024          11:18 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) announces the launch of the Residents Matter (#ResidentsMatter) late-night traffic enforcement initiative.

Starting on Friday, June 21st, the OPS Residents Matter Enforcement Teams (RMET), composed of OPS frontline and Traffic Unit officers, began deploying to late-night high-complaint locations in the Barrhaven area.

RMET officers will be taking a zero-tolerance approach to all speed,...

Shooting on Besserer Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Saturday, June 22, 2024   8:38am

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service responded to the 100 block of Besserer Street at 2:36 am on Saturday June 22, 2024, regarding a disturbance. Officers arrived on scene and found one person suffering from a gunshot wound.

The victim was transported to hospital in stable condition.

Officers remain on scene as the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Guns and Gangs Unit at 613-236-1222...

Suspect to identify in flight from police

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 19, 2024       9:45 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service West Division Front Line Patrol is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a traffic incident on March 15th near the intersection of Greenbank and West Hunt Club Roads.

At approximately 1:25pm, officers observed a motorcycle, driven by the suspect travelling at a very high rates of speed on West Hunt Club Road. The motorcycle was later captured on radar at speeds of 160 km per...