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Police believe there may be other victims of woman accused of sexual assault

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 6, 2022      3 pm

(Ottawa) – Following the conviction of a 54-year-old woman for several counts of sexual assaults, investigators believe there may be other victims.

Julie MENARD was charged in January 2020 following an investigation of a historical sexual assault. A criminal trial was concluded in April 2022. At the time, a publication ban prevented the naming of the accused. At the request of the victims, who were minors at the time of the assaults, the ban...

Reminder to secure your windows to prevent injury

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 6, 2022   9:20am

(Ottawa) – This week, the Ottawa Police responded to a call where a child fell from an open window and suffered injury.

With the warmer weather upon us, there is a stronger likelihood that windows are open, creating a safety risk potential for children to fall out.

It is important to secure access to your windows. Here are some safety tips to keep children safe:

• Lock your window closed at all times when you cannot supervise a small child around...

Update 2 on Police Response to Demonstrations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, April 30, 2022   9:25 pm 

(Ottawa)— Today, the Ottawa Police Service and its partners continued its enhanced operational posture in the downtown core to manage protests and events. 

Earlier today, we shut down several highway off-ramps to the downtown core with the help of our partners at the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO). This has been effective in minimizing the impact on our downtown. 

This controlled access will...

Update on Police Response to Demonstrations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, April 29, 2022   11:55 p.m.

(Ottawa) The Ottawa Police Service and its policing partners continue to manage demonstrations in the downtown core of Ottawa, and we are continuously assessing public safety surrounding this weekend's events.

In total today:

• Seven people were arrested for various charges, including assaulting police
• 24 vehicles were towed

There have been no reported injuries, and police remain in full control of city streets.

The demonstration preparation...

Rural West area Off-Road vehicles Safety Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 28th, 2022       1:30 pm

(Ottawa) – West Frontline Patrol officers, Suburban West Neighborhood Resource Team (NRT) and members of the Marine, Dive, and Trails Unit (MDT) continue education and enforcement with drivers of off-road vehicles and All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) throughout rural areas.

Since early April, our focus is on ensuring that riders are following applicable laws, respecting the trails, and enjoying their vehicles safely. More specifically,...