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Shooting near Ryan Farm Park, police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, March 28, 2024       12:52 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred yesterday, March 27th.

At approximately 2:50 pm, officers responded to the to the area of Meadowlands Drive and Merivale Road. A 19-year-old was located with non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital.

Investigators believe that the shooting occurred minutes before, near Ryan Farm Park on Parkglen Drive.

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Strangulation is a significant indicator that domestic abuse will turn deadly, experts say

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Tuesday, March 26, 2024   11:30 am

(Ottawa)—This week, police, victim advocates, medical staff, military personnel and other stakeholders are coming together in Ottawa during a two-day education session by The Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention on the risks associated to strangulation.

“Strangulation has been identified as one of the most lethal forms of domestic violence and sexual violence; unconsciousness may occur within seconds and death within minutes,” say...

Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA) comes into effect April 1st

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, March 26, 2024  10:40 am

(Ottawa) — In December 2023, the Province announced sweeping changes to the law governing policing in Ontario with Bill 68, Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA) that included 30 proposed Regulations that apply and extend to municipal police service. The new Bill, scheduled to come into effect on April 1st 2024, will replace the current Police Services Act (1990) and will focus on addressing community safety, enhancing police...

Suspect to identify in multiple gas drive offs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, March 25, 2024         1:10 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a series of gas pump thefts throughout Ottawa.

Between June 2023 and February 2024, the male suspect pulls into the gas station, exits his vehicle, fills the tank with gas and flees without paying.

The suspect is described as a white male, 170-200 lbs (77-91kg), 30-50 years old, medium build and short hair. In each incident he is seen...

Ottawa Police to partner with CPF to support our community

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, March 25, 2024           12:05 pm

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is proud to announce its continued partnership with the Capital Prosperity Foundation (CPF) to support families in need within our community for the next three years. 

Last year, the CPF (formerly the Capital Integral Charitable Foundation (CICF)) approached the OPS to form a partnership. This partnership was based on the OPS’ proximity to the CPF’s intended beneficiaries – families in need. 

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