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Additional photos: Suspect to identify in an assault in Barrhaven

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, September 5, 2024       1:15 pm 

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service West Criminal Investigative Section is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect responsible for an assault in Barrhaven in the 100 block of Marketplace Avenue.

At approximately 7:40 pm on August 24th, the suspect assaulted the victim, leaving the victim with minor injuries.

The suspect is described as a white male, between 5’10” (178 cm) and 6’0” (183 cm) tall, with a medium build. At the...

Residents Matter Enforcement Initiative Results: August 30

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 4, 2024            3:45 pm

(Ottawa) — Members of the Ottawa Police Service Traffic Escort & Enforcement Unit and frontline patrol officers were out on Friday, August 30th, as part of the Residents Matter (#ResidentsMatter) late-night traffic enforcement initiative.

Officers were deployed to the Kanata, Barrhaven and Riverside South areas. In total, 65 provincial offence notices (PONs) were issued during Friday’s enforcement incl. Among the PONs issued,...

Ford Mustang linked to 2021 homicide investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 4, 2024,   1:35 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit is seeking assistance in identifying a person on interest in the 2021 homicide of 40-year-old Leo Santostefano.

On June 4th, 2024, patrol officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop with a black Ford Mustang in the area of Greenbank Road and Hunt Club Road.  As officers approached the vehicle to further investigate, the vehicle fled by u-turning and proceeding east on Hunt Club Road....

Purchase your tickets for the 13th Annual OPS Gala to be held November 2nd

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 4, 2024   10:00 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is pleased to announce that tickets for the 13th Annual Gala are now available to purchase online.

The event, set for Saturday, November 2nd at the Shaw Centre, promises an unforgettable evening of dining, dancing, and community engagement.

This year’s gala will benefit two important organizations that are making significant strides in our community: the Sexual Assault Support Center of Ottawa...

66-year-old-located

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Sunday, September 01, 2024   3:45 pm 

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service is advising that the missing 66-year-old has been located safe and sound.

We wish to thank the public and media for their assistance. 

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Missing 66-year-old to locate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Saturday, August 31, 2024  5:05 pm

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating...