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Message to the Community from Interim Chief Steve Bell
Posted on Monday, March 07, 2022 05:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, March 7, 2022 10:00 am
(Ottawa) – This past month, the people of Ottawa have faced immense disruptions, fear, and uncertainty due to the illegal protests in our city. That was followed by significant changes in leadership, both at the Ottawa Police Services Board and within the Ottawa Police Service.
It is natural that questions are asked about the direction of the Ottawa Police, and it is important that we respond to those questions directly.
I am writing you as the...
Hate Crime reports to police increase to a rate of close to 44% in 2021
Posted on Friday, March 04, 2022 07:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 4, 2022 12:20pm
(Ottawa) — Today, the Ottawa Police Service Hate and Bias Crime Unit released its 2021 annual statistics that show an increase of 43.6% for reported hate-motivated incidents.
The Unit reviewed a total of 340 reports in 2021; and deemed 260 to be criminal. Police charged 26 individuals with 92 counts of various criminal offences, including formal warnings to nine individuals and two YCJA warnings.
In 2020, hate crime reports were up by 56.9% -...
Suspect to identify in Downtown Commercial Robbery
Posted on Thursday, March 03, 2022 06:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, March 3, 2022 11:55 am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is looking for the public’s assistance to identify a man involved in a robbery in the 100 block of Queen Street on January 18th, 2022.
At approximately 4:26pm, a lone man entered a business and concealed clothing. The suspect made threats and left on foot. There were no reported injuries.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian man with tanned skin and black hair. He is 5’5” (165cm),...
Suspects to identify in St-Laurent Boulevard Stabbing
Posted on Wednesday, March 02, 2022 03:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 8:05 am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects responsible for a stabbing on January 31, 2022 in the 1900 block of St-Laurent Boulevard.
At about 12:05 pm, an alteration occurred in the parking lot between two suspects and the victim. The victim was sprayed with a chemical irritant before being stabbed in the back. All parties fled the scene prior to police arrival. The victim was later...
Fraud Prevention Month serves as a reminder to protect yourself from scams
Posted on Tuesday, March 01, 2022 08:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, March 1st, 2022 1:30 pm
(Ottawa) – Each year, Canadians lose millions of dollars to fraud. Educating yourself on common scams is the easiest way to prevent becoming a victim of one.
“It’s hard to keep up with all the different kinds of scams,” says Sergeant Chantal Arsenault from the Ottawa Police Service Fraud Unit. “But there are steps you can take to protect yourself, regardless of which scenario would-be fraudsters are using.”
- If it sounds too good to be true,...
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