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Demonstration-Related Traffic Enforcement in Downtown Neighbourhoods

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thurssday, February 3, 2022   9:07am 

Demonstration-Related Traffic Enforcement in Downtown Neighbourhoods 

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Traffic Enforcement Unit is actively patrolling downtown residential neighbourhoods to address traffic issues related to the ongoing demonstration.

 On Wednesday, police charged one man criminally, laid 30 traffic tickets and patrolled areas including Centretown, Sandy Hill, Glebe and the Market/Lowertown areas. This enforcement will...

Third Arrest in demonstration-related investigations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, February 2, 2022  11:05am 

(Ottawa) – Today, the Ottawa Police Service charged a 48 year old man from QC with Uttering Threats and Counseling to Commit an Indictable Offense not Committed.

The charge is in relation to threats and comments made on social media, while he was in Ottawa.

We want to be very clear, both for the current demonstrations and any planned demonstrations: Illegal activity will not be tolerated.

There will be consequences for anyone contravening...

Two arrests in demonstration-related investigations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, February 1, 2022  8:45pm

(Ottawa) – Today, the Ottawa Police Service arrested and charged Matthew DORKEN, 29 year old, of Ottawa, with Mischief under $5000. On January 29th, a man caused mischief to property. He was not arrested at the time in order to avoid a larger confrontation.

On January 30th, Andre J LACASSE, 37 year old, of Ottawa, was charged with Carry a Weapon to a Public Meeting under the Criminal Code of Canada.

With respect to the demonstration, the...

Chief Peter Sloly remarks during Media availability - January 31, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, January 31, 2022   7:45pm

 Chief Peter Sloly remarks during Media availability - January 31, 2022

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(Ottawa)—Good afternoon. I want to thank the Mayor and the Chair for their comments that preceded mine.

I want to provide you with an update since the last media session we held on Friday, before the commencement of the core of the demonstrations that arrived in the nation's capital.

At that last media briefing, you will recall that we described this...

Update 5: Weekend Demonstration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, January 30, 2022         7:28pm 

(Ottawa)— Throughout the weekend, the Ottawa Police Service and its partners have been actively and patiently managing a well-funded, major demonstration in the downtown core. We have seen multiple cases of disruptive, inappropriate and threatening behaviour from demonstrators.

Police are working with organizers to facilitate the safe departure of individuals and vehicles and to ensure safety.

Police are aware that many demonstrators...