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Update: Suspect located in Somerset Street West assault

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 27, 2023           4:10 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Central Investigations Unit is advising that the assault suspect has been identified and located, and the police investigation continues. 

We wish to thank the public and media for their assistance.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 27, 2023           2:50 pm

Suspect to identify...

Stolen Ferrari and Range Rover Recovered by Patrol Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 27, 2023           2:30 pm

(Ottawa) – A keen-eyed East End Patrol officer came upon a stolen Ferrari and Range Rover being loaded into a shipping container.

Just after noon on July 25th, the officer spotted suspicious activity in the 4500 block of Ramseyville Road. He located a tow truck loading a 2021 Range Rover into a shipping container. Upon further inspection, the officer also located a 2022 Ferrari 812 GTS in the same shipping container.

The Ferrari was...

Reminder: Strategic Plan Consultation Survey Now Online

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, July 25, 2023   10:40 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Services Board (OPSB) and the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) are reminding residents that the Strategic Plan Consultation Survey remains open until July 30th.

The results of the feedback will help guide the development of the new Strategic Plan and the 2024 Ottawa Police Service Budget.

We encourage everyone who works and lives in Ottawa to participate in the survey to help inform what our priorities should be for...

Fatal Collision at Tremblay Road and St-Laurent Blvd, police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 20, 2023   4:30 pm

(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Unit investigators are seeking witnesses to a fatal collision on July 20th, 2023.

At approximately 11:03 am, officers were called to the intersection of Tremblay Road and St-Laurent Blvd in response to a pedestrian and OC Transpo bus collision.

A 26-year-old woman succumbed to critical injuries suffered in the collision.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the...

Shooting investigation in Lowertown, police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, July 18, 2023   11:25 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred on Monday, July 17.

At approximately 3:00 pm, officers responded to the area of Nelson and Murray Street in response to gunshots heard.

A 21-year-old man was located with gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries by Ottawa Paramedics.

Investigators believe that this was a targeted incident.

Anyone with...