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Two suspects to identify in Highland Park area Commercial Break and Enter
Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 08:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, January 25, 2022 2:00 pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Break and Enter Unit is requesting the public’s assistance to identify two suspects responsible for a commercial break and enter in the 400 block of Richmond Road.
The first incident took place on January 6th at approximately 10:30pm while the second incident occurred on January 7th, at approximately 1:00am. In both cases, the men entered the storage area through the garage located within the same...
Suspect to identify in Laurier Avenue Commercial Robbery
Posted on Friday, January 21, 2022 04:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, January 21, 2022 10:00am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is looking for public’s assistance to identify a man involved in a robbery in the 200 block of Laurier Avenue East on January 11th, 2022.
At approximately 11:40pm, a lone man entered the business and demanded money. The suspect left on foot. No injuries were reported in this incident.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian man in his late 20’s or early 30’s, approximately 5’9” (175cm), with...
Joint Strategy on Workplace Sexual Violence and Harassment Project and Safe Workplace Action Plan
Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 05:47 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 5:47pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) and the Ottawa Police Services Board (the Board) recognize that sexual violence and harassment are symptoms of a greater epidemic of gender disparity, as well as other inequities in our society that impact workplace culture. These issues which have no place in any workplace - they are damaging and debilitating to all those impacted. They limit members in bringing their...
Shots fired in Overbrook: police seeking witnesses
Posted on Monday, January 17, 2022 09:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, January 17, 2022 2:45pm
(Ottawa) – The Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred in the Overbrook area on Saturday, January 15, 2022.
At approximately 11:00pm, Frontline patrol officers responded to a call about shots fired in the 300 block of Queen Mary Street. On scene, police located an adult with injuries consistent with a gunshot wound.
The man was transported to the hospital by Ottawa Paramedic Service. He remains in critical but stable...
Vehicle Went Through Ice
Posted on Sunday, January 16, 2022 04:00 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, January 16, 2022 9:12 pm
(Ottawa) — On Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 4:30 pm, the Ottawa Police Service attended the area of Old Mill Way (near White Horse Park) to investigate a motor vehicle that had partially submerged through the ice along the Rideau River. The lone occupant was rescued by local residents by using a kayak and quick safe thinking. There were no reported injuries to the driver.
The driver was subsequently charged with one count of Dangerous...