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7 people arrested, 100 tickets issued in Demonstration-Related Enforcement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, February 6, 2022        9:06pm 

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service has made multiple arrests in relation to several enforcement actions related to the ongoing demonstration. 

On Sunday:

• Two people were arrested on Coventry Rd. for mischief
• Multiple vehicles and fuel have been seized.
• Officers arrested three individuals at Metcalfe and Slater for mischief. The investigation is ongoing and updates will follow.
• Two more people were arrested this morning. One person was...

450+ tickets issued since Saturday morning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, February 6th, 2022      11:45am 

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service and its partners worked through the night to reduce the impacts of demonstrators in the downtown core, respond to calls for service, and improve neighbourhood safety.

Overnight, demonstrators exhibited extremely disruptive and unlawful behaviour, which presented risks to public safety and unacceptable distress for Ottawa residents. 

We continue to advise demonstrators not to enter Ottawa, and to go...

Ottawa Police Enforce Perimeter Containment Measures, Charges laid, new RCMP resources announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, February 5, 2022    6:30pm 

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service and its partners continue to implement a surge and contain strategy focused on preventing and reducing the impacts of demonstrators entering the downtown core, and improving neighbourhood safety. 

We continue to advise demonstrators not to enter Ottawa, and to go home. 

Enforcement and Charges Laid

• Police have responded to 400 calls for service in relation to the demonstration since they began.
• In total,...

Ottawa Police Service Implements Increased Measures to Protect Downtown Neighbourhoods

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, February 4, 2022  9:00AM 

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service and its partners are implementing a surge and contain strategy in Ottawa’s downtown neighbourhoods to further protect neighbourhoods, restore order and prevent unlawful activity.

In connection with ongoing demonstrations, Ottawa’s downtown residents and businesses continue to be severely impacted by unlawful acts, including harassment, mischief, hate crimes, and noise violations. We know that additional...

Richmond Road shooting: police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, February 3, 2022    1:15pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred on Richmond Road on February 2, 2022.

Shortly after 9 p.m., the Ottawa Police Service was made aware of a man who had presented to hospital suffering from a gunshot wound. The man’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

It’s believed that the incident occurred along the side of Richmond Road, between McEwen and New Orchard.

Investigators...