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Shooting investigations: seeking witnesses
Posted on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 11:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 4:42pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating two separate shootings that occurred on February 9th, 2021.
At approximately 12:15am, Frontline patrol officers responded to a call about gunshots heard in the area of Macy Boulevard. Responding officers did not locate property damage, nor was anyone with injuries located in that area.
At approximately 4:40pm, a 22 year old man showed up at a local hospital with gunshot...
Officers recover stolen break-in items thanks to Community Partners, technology and quick reporting
Posted on Friday, February 05, 2021 07:00 AM
Three residents sharing a home in downtown Ottawa have their belongings back, thanks to reporting a break-in to police immediately, giving officers a chance to get help from Community Partners to locate a suspect and a device-tracking mobile app to trace the stolen items.
On January 21, one of the home occupants heard noises of someone moving around in the house. Thinking it was a roommate, she didn’t investigate, only to discover a short time later, a break-in had occurred, and electronic...
Neighbourhood Resource Teams are part of the problem-solving happening at the community level
Posted on Wednesday, February 03, 2021 06:45 AM
Since the start-up of Neighbourhood Resource Teams (NRT) in 2019, which assigns officers to specific neighbourhoods, the members have come to know residents on a first name basis. Knowing their stories means they can help – be it with problem-solving or accessing resources to improve their lives.
After two years of living in a west-end family shelter with one bedroom, a mini fridge and only a microwave to prepare meals, a woman learned a townhouse would be available in January for herself and...
Shooting investigation on Continental Avenue - police seeking witnesses
Posted on Thursday, January 28, 2021 11:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, January 28, 2021 4:35pm
(Ottawa) – Today, Frontline Patrol Officers responded to a call for service at approx. 10:30am about a possible firearm discharge that occurred overnight resulting in property damage to a home in the 600 block of Continental Avenue. There were no injuries reported.
The Guns and Gangs Unit is now leading the investigation and believe the shooting was a targeted incident.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact...
Officer Raises Funds and Spreads Wellness Through Veterans and Everyday Heroes Initiative
Posted on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 06:15 AM
What started with a good-natured challenge turned into a fundraiser to support the mental health and well-being of veterans and first responders in Ottawa.
Cst. Satara Stephens spent ten years in the military, serving her last post in Ottawa. Since her husband grew up here, they wanted to stay. She joined the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) in 2019.
Last December, when her platoon members jokingly said they wanted to have input on her next hairstyle choice (she’s known for her edgy look), she laughed...
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