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Shooting investigation in Alta Vista: seeking witnesses
Posted on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 06:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, August 10, 2021 10:35am
(Ottawa) — The Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 1700 block of Kilborn Avenue yesterday evening.
At approximately 6:00pm on August 9th, 2021, frontline officers responded to the area in response to shots fired. On scene, they located shell casings on the ground.
Shortly after the incident, a 22 year old man was dropped off at a nearby hospital with a gunshot wound. It is believed he was involved in the...
Suspect to identify in Blossom Park Theft
Posted on Monday, August 09, 2021 09:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, August 9, 2021 1:15pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa East Criminal Investigation Unit is looking for the public’s assistance to identify an individual involved in a theft that occurred in the City’s East end.
At approximately 1:00pm on Saturday, July 10th, 2021, a woman paid for her purchases at a convenience store located in the 4000 block of Bridle Path Drive. After the transaction, she inadvertently left a plastic bag containing her money on the counter and left...
Two officers change tires for broken-down motorists two days in a row
Posted on Friday, August 06, 2021 08:00 AM
You never expect a vehicle breakdown, but they happen anyway. On June 6, a woman had a tire blowout on the Nicholas Street off-ramp of the Queensway. She had a young child in the car with her, temperatures were sweltering, and the woman didn’t know how to change the tire. She also didn’t want to bother police with her problem.
Fortunately, Cst. Falyn Day was driving past and she stopped to help. “The car was in a dangerous spot, for the woman and her child as well as other road users,” said Cst....
Arson Unit seeking public assistance with three separate fire investigations
Posted on Thursday, August 05, 2021 05:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, August 5, 2021 9:00am
(Ottawa) — The Arson Unit is seeking the public’s help with ongoing investigations into three separate fires that occurred this week across the city.
At approximately 2:30am on August 1st, Frontline patrol officers responded to a vehicle fire in the 700 block of Dynes Road. Three vehicles had been set on fire and were severely damaged.
At approximately 4:15am on August 3rd, Frontline officers responded to a residential fire in the 200 block...
Joint Operation .08 long August weekend results
Posted on Tuesday, August 03, 2021 11:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, August 3, 2021 3:10pm
(Ottawa) — The long weekend joint police Operation .08 by the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) with the OPP, RCMP, Military Police and MADD Ottawa resulted in 1581 vehicles stopped.
Mandatory Alcohol Screening resulted in 7 drivers having their driving privileges immediately suspended at the roadside for 3 days including a novice and commercial driver registering a presence of alcohol. Six charges were laid under the Highway Traffic Act...
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