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Spring is coming; the ice is not safe

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 6, 2024  11:00 am

(Ottawa)—With the spring season fast approaching, the Ottawa Police Marine Dive and Trails (MDT) Unit urges residents to exercise caution when approaching bodies of water.

With spring-like temperatures, ice is quickly melting and becoming more unstable. In the past two weeks, multiple 9-1-1 calls have been received regarding people or animals venturing out onto the ice.

The MDT Unit is offering safety advice to keep Ottawa residents out of...

Suspect to identify in Bank St. robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 6, 2024   10:30 am

(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a commercial robbery in the 400 block of Bank Street on February 18th. 

At approximately 2:50 pm, the lone suspect attended a commercial business, selected items and attempted to leave the store. When the suspect was confronted by a staff member, he assaulted them and fled the store on foot.

The victim did not sustain any...

Suspect to identify in construction site break and enters

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, March 5, 2024   1:25 pm 

(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Break and Enter Unit is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in multiple break and enters between January 29th and February 23rd.

At approximately 9:30 pm on January 29th a lone male suspect broke into a construction site in the 100 block of Montreal Road.

At approximately 1:15 am on February 14th the same suspect broke into a construction site in the 2000 block of Wellings Private.

At...

Fraud Prevention Month – Protect yourself from scams

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, March 5, 2024   1:03 pm

(Ottawa) – Each year, Canadians lose millions of dollars to fraud. Educating yourself on common scams is the easiest way to prevent becoming a victim of one. 

• If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Don’t fall for high pressure sales tactics that don’t allow you to think over a decision or that require you to provide personal, banking or credit card information before you have even accepted an offer. Any reputable company will put...

Calling all local charities: Apply to be the beneficiary of the 13th annual OPS Gala

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 1, 2024      12:12 pm

(Ottawa) - The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for its 13th annual Gala to be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Shaw Centre.

To qualify, your organization must be:  

• A registered charity; and
• Provide services to Ottawa residents.

We invite those who qualify to fill out the application form at ottawapolice.ca/Gala before 4 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2024, and let us know about the important...