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Ottawa Police sees a 49% increase in misdialled calls to 911

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, July 17, 2023   1:15 pm

(Ottawa) – In the first quarter of 2023, there has been a 49% increase in “hang-up, pocket and misdialled calls” made to 911, representing 50 000 calls. This represents 21 000 more calls received for that period compared to 2022.

Each ‘dropped’ call warrants a follow-up by the Communications Centre to determine if there was an emergency or not.

“If you dial 911 by mistake, please stay on the line and answer the operator’s questions who needs...

Serious collision on Roger Stevens Drive, police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, July 15, 2023   4:00 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Investigation Unit is seeking witnesses to a collision Friday evening.

At approximately 5:20 pm, officers were called to the intersection of Roger Stevens Dr and Dwyer Hill Rd in response to a collision involving two vehicles.

One driver suffered life-threatening injuries and remains in critical condition.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision or may have...

Caldwell Avenue Homicide – suspect arrested

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, July 14, 2023  10:30 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service has arrested and charged 21-year-old Tyler LEONARD-MACLEOD in the shooting death of 19-year-old Zachary Tiglik that occurred on June 29th in the 1500 block of Caldwell Avenue.

LEONARD-MACLEOD will be appearing in court today.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5493.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at...

Missing Swimmer Recovered at Britannia Beach

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, July 14, 2023   9:00 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Marine Unit has recovered the body of the swimmer who went missing on Wednesday, July 12, at Britannia Beach.

Our thoughts are with family and friends during this difficult time.

Anyone with further information regarding this incident may contact the Ottawa Police West Investigations at 613-236-1222, ext. 2666.

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Project Phoenix disrupts car thieves with 75 vehicles recovered

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 12, 2023  1:00 pm

(Ottawa) – In January 2023, the Ottawa Police Service commenced “Project Phoenix” with the aim of identifying, disrupting and dismantling groups participating in organized auto-theft in response to the increasing rates of organized vehicle theft.

A team of investigators from Central/East/West Criminal Investigations and the Traffic Unit worked on the initiative that concluded July 3rd, resulting in: 

• To date, 8 persons are facing a total of...