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Homicide investigation, victim identified
Posted on Thursday, November 28, 2019 03:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, November 28, 2019 8:30am
(Ottawa) – Major Crime is confirming the identity of the deceased male as Ashor Anwia, 24 years old of Ottawa.
The investigation continues. No further updates available at this time.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Major Crime Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5477 or at mcm@ottawapolice.ca.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.
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CONTACT:Neighbourhood Resource Teams Launching this Week
Posted on Monday, October 21, 2019 08:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, October 21, 2019 12:00pm
(Ottawa) – Three new teams of neighbourhood-based police officers will start working in three high-priority neighbourhoods.
The Neighbourhood Resource Teams (NRTs), which also include Community Police Officers (CPOs), School Resource Officers (SROs), Traffic Services officers and Frontline officers, will be dedicated to Vanier/Overbrook, Carlington/Caldwell and Heron Gate/South Ottawa. These neighbourhoods were selected because of...
Release of 2017 Annual Report
Posted on Thursday, June 21, 2018 05:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, June 21, 2018 9:18am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is releasing its 2017 Annual Report as part of the June 25th meeting of the Ottawa Police Services Board agenda.
“This Annual Report highlights the excellent work our members do every day to prevent and solve crime, and respond to calls for service from the city’s residents,” said Chief Charles Bordeleau. “The report goes beyond the data to describe how they make a difference in the lives of our...
Shooting on McLeod results in homicide - Warrant for arrest
Posted on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 10:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 3:35pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Major Crime Section has obtained a Canada–wide warrant for the arrest of Ali Omar MOHAMED, 20 years old.
MOHAMED has been charged with 2nd degree murder in relation to the homicide of Adam Perron, on January 18,2018 on McLeod Street.
MOHAMED, who goes by the street name of “Simba” is considered to be armed and dangerous. Do not approach him, call police.
If you have information on the whereabouts of Ali...
Ottawa Police 2015 Annual Report, now available
Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 08:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 22, 2016 1:10pm
(Ottawa)—The 2015 Annual Report of the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) was released today as part of the June 27th meeting of the Ottawa Police Services Board agenda. “This report highlights the work the Members of the OPS do every day to keep our community safe,” said Ottawa Police Chief Charles Bordeleau. “It provides information about some of the special initiatives underway to address community concerns and to ensure we are modernizing as a...