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Suspect to identify in Bank St commercial robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, February 29, 2024        11:55 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a commercial robbery in the 300 block of Bank Street on February 23rd.

At approximately 2:30 pm, the lone suspect entered the store. He proceeded to the back of the store where he engaged in a conversation with a staff member. He then brandished a large knife and removed products from behind the counter. The suspect...

Join us this Friday for the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics: Freezin’ for a Reason!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, February 29, 2024  11:00 am 

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service invites you to join us at the Annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics taking place at TD Place on Friday, March 1st, in partnership with the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run (OLETR).

The Polar Plunge takes place in several cities across Canada and raises much-needed funds for the athletes and families of Special Olympics Ontario.

Special Olympic athletes range from children to adults with intellectual...

Multiple weapons charges laid - firearm recovered at a collision scene on Baseline Road

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, February 28, 2024   12:15 am 

Ottawa – The Ottawa Police Service West Criminal Investigations Section has charged a man following a collision where a firearm was recovered on February 27th.

At approximately 1:15 am, Frontline Patrol officers responded to a single vehicle collision at the intersection of Baseline and Cobden Roads. The driver was seen attempting to flee on foot and witnesses contacted police. A firearm was located and seized by responding officers.

Suspect to identify in stabbing incident on Rideau Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, February 27, 2024     11:15 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigations Section is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a stabbing incident in the 100 block of Rideau Street on February 20th.

At approximately 10:40 pm, the victim and the male suspect engaged in an argument inside a commercial establishment. The suspect then left the store. When the victim exited the store the suspect approached and stabbed him.

The...

The Ottawa Police announces new cruiser design

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, February 26, 2024     2:25 pm

(Ottawa)–The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is proud to announce its new two-toned cruiser design.  

The cruiser consists of an all-blue vehicle with white vinyl panels installed on the front and rear doors. The Heraldic crest and “police” logo appear across the front and rear doors on both sides, with the “Ottawa” logo on both sides near the back of the vehicle. There are reflective decals on all sides to ensure public and officer safety....