Breaking News

Charges laid in ByWard Market Arson

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, January 24, 2024      11:30 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Arson Unit has charged an individual responsible for two dumpster fires on William Street earlier this week.

At approximately 3:00 am Monday morning, Ottawa Fire Services attended the 1-100 block of William Street, where flames were seen coming from dumpsters.

The initial frontline patrol investigation determined that the fires were intentionally set. The suspect was identified, located, and arrested only...

Bike Initiative: Results of Bike Theft survey of victims

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Wednesday, January 24, 2024   10:40 am

(Ottawa) — Last year, the Ottawa Police Service D Platoon ByWard Market team completed a Bike Initiative, recovering 56 bikes, and also conducted a survey with 60 persons who had been victims of a bike theft.

Here are the survey results:

• 43 of the 60 persons polled (71.7%) said that their bike was locked when it was stolen, while 17 (28.3%) said their bike was unlocked.

• When asked where their bikes were stolen from, 28.3 percent of the...

Demonstrations roles, rights and responsibilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, January 15, 2024            3:50 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) continues to work to ensure a safe environment for hundreds of demonstrations held in Ottawa each year. 

Cooperation between the Ottawa Police Service, By-law and Regulatory Services and some demonstration organizers has been constructive, but challenges persist.

We have seen some recent disruptions that have impacted public safety, property, and local businesses.

The Supreme Court's...

Suspect to identify in two commercial robberies in Orleans

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, January 12, 2023  2:45 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect responsible for two robberies in the 1900 block of Trim Road.

At approximately 5:00 am on January 7 and at approximately 3:30 am on January 10, the suspect entered the store armed with a firearm and made demands for cash and cigarettes. He then left the area on foot.

No one was physically injured in either robbery.

The suspect is described as...

Fatal Collision on Highway 174 near Peter Harkness Lane

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday January 11, 2024     10:50 am

(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Unit is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Wednesday January 10th.

At approximately 5:30 pm, officers were called to reports of a two-vehicle collision on the 174 near Peter Harkness Lane.

One of the drivers, an 85-year-old man succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The other driver was transported to the hospital with non-threatening injuries.

The investigation is...