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Guns & Gangs Unit Investigating Shooting on York Street
Posted on Saturday, January 09, 2021 10:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, Jan 9th, 2021 – 3:45 PM
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service continues to investigate a shooting that took place at approximately at 11:20PM on the 8th day of January, on the 300 block of York Street. There were no injuries sustained and it is believed to have been a targeted shooting. The investigation has revealed that one bullet penetrated a residence window and narrowly missed an occupant of the house. This occupant was not believed to be the intended target.
Shooting investigation on Iris Street: seeking witnesses
Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2021 10:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, January 6, 2021 3:40pm
(Ottawa) – Frontline Patrol Officers responded to a shooting near Iris Street and Southwood Drive on January 5th.
At approximately 7:40 pm, a witness heard several gunshots and called 9-1-1. Responding officers located casings in the area. Officers later located a damaged vehicle. No one with injuries was located.
Investigators are looking to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or who may have dash-cam video or other...
Five vehicle thefts overnight in Kanata -- police offers tips to protect your vehicle
Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2021 09:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, January 6, 2021 2:57pm
(Ottawa) –The Ottawa Police reminds the community that the risk of thefts, and repeat thefts, of high-end Lexus and Toyota vehicles in Ottawa remains present, particularly with Tacoma and Highlander.
There have been 5 luxury vehicle thefts overnight in Kanata (Bridlewood area). There is no suspect description available at this time.
Anyone with information about the thefts in Kanata is asked to call the Ottawa Police West Criminal...
Suspects to identify in Woodroffe Avenue explosion/break and enter
Posted on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 07:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, December 30, 2020 12:08pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police West Criminal Investigations Unit is seeking the public’s assistance to identify two people responsible for an explosion and a subsequent break and enter that occurred on October 10th, 2020 in the 2900 block of Woodroffe Ave.
At approximately 12:45am, at least two people attended a strip mall. The suspects created an explosion to blow the door off the front of a bank machine in order to access a large...
Hoopstars usher in some holiday cheer
Posted on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 04:30 AM
Start small. Dream big. Spread kindness.
What started as a modest holiday outreach initiative for the Ottawa Police Hoopstars, has grown into a city-wide celebration that this year raised $10,000 and will put a full Christmas feast on the tables of more than 100 families across Ottawa.
In previous years, the Hoopstars would select one or two families around the holiday season and show up at their door with gifts and a food basket. This year, with the help of a potential new OPS recruit who is...
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