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Gibford Drive Homicides: Investigative Update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 6, 2023

The following are speaking notes from a media availability held September 6, 2023.

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Chief Eric Stubbs

On Saturday night, our community experienced a terrible act of violence that left two people dead and six injured.

The shootings have shaken our city, our communities, and those living in nearby neighborhoods. 

The impact of the shootings on the families and friends at the wedding is tragic—and far-reaching.

What should have...

Fraudulent transactions increasing on online marketplaces: Taylor Swift tickets

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, September 1, 2023   1:45 pm    

(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is warning the public that there has been a significant increase in the risk of financial loss when conducting purchases through Facebook Marketplace and Kijiji. 

In recent weeks, the Fraud Unit has received an increase in reports of fake ticket sales for the sold-out Taylor Swift concerts, with some complainants losing upwards of $2,000. Ottawa residents have lost more than $12,000 to this scam in...

Charges Laid in Wellington Street Assault

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, August 30, 2023   1:45 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigations Unit have charged a man following an assault this morning on Wellington Street near Kent Street.

At approximately 9:10 am, officers responded to the area and located multiple victims with non-life-threatening injuries from a blunt metal weapon.

A 31-year-old man of Ottawa has been charged with several violent offences including Robbery and Assault with a weapon.

He is...

OPP and Ottawa Police Service Investigation Lead to Child Sexual Exploitation Charges

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, August 29, 2023   12:00 pm

(Ottawa) – Police have executed search warrants over a three-day period related to three separate child sexual exploitation investigations in Ottawa.

On August 21, 2023, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Ottawa Police Service (OPS), OPS Digital Forensics and OPS Tactical Team members executed a search warrant in the 1400 block of Prince of Wales Drive in Ottawa and seized a quantity of electronic devices. As a result of this investigation,...

Purchase your tickets for the 12th Annual OPS Gala to be held November 4th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, August 29, 2023   9:30 am

(Ottawa) –The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is pleased to announce that tickets for the 12th Annual Gala are now available to purchase online.

“We are really looking forward to hosting this year’s gala in support of The Door Ottawa and Roberts/Smart Centre,” said Gala co-chair Inspector Jim Elves. “Both of these organizations are invested in helping youth in our community to succeed.”

The Door Youth Centre offers a downtown space for young...