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First degree murder charge laid in Gilmour Street Homicide
Posted on Friday, May 08, 2020 08:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 8, 2020 12:09pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Homicide Unit arrested a 15-year-old male yesterday in relation to the shooting death of Manyok Akol on January 8th.
The 15-year-old was held for a Show Cause Hearing this morning and formally charged with 1 count of First Degree Murder and 3 counts of Attempted Murder this morning. Per the YCJA, he will not be identified as he is a minor.
This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact...
Supt. Isobel Granger to lead new Respect, Values and Inclusion (RVI) Directorate
Posted on Thursday, May 07, 2020 08:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 7, 2020 12:54pm
(Ottawa) –Today, Chief Peter Sloly announced the launch of the Ottawa Police Service’s (OPS) Respect, Values and Inclusion (RVI) Directorate that will incorporate a whole-of-service approach to issues like workplace harassment, discrimination, human rights issues, as well as ethics, equity, diversity and inclusion principles.
The RVI Directorate addresses the major concerns raised by both OPS members and Ottawa community members for a more...
Learn how to reduce the risk of Thefts in Vehicles, just in time for summer!
Posted on Wednesday, May 06, 2020 10:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 6, 2020 2:30pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service would like to remind the public that, with summer weather just around the corner, so is the risk of theft from vehicles. Residents are reminded to remove anything of value from their vehicle.
“Thieves typically look for an unlocked or locked vehicle showing valuables, and once they gain entry, they go through the entire car, including the trunk,” said Cst. Stephanie Lemieux, Centretown Community...
Suspects to identify on Bell Street break and enter
Posted on Wednesday, May 06, 2020 07:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 6, 2020 11:30am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police is seeking the public’s assistance to identify two men responsible for a residential break and enter in the 200 block of Bell Street on April 21st.
At approximately 3:45pm, two men broke into the residential parking area and stole two bicycles.
The first suspect is described as a Caucasian man, 25-35yrs, medium build. At the time of the incident he was wearing dark grey pants, black hoodie, beige/dull gold...
Hateful incidents targeting the Asian Community, police seeking witnesses
Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2020 12:00 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 5, 2020 4:05pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police is currently investigating hate motivated incidents in the area of Viewmount Drive and Four Seasons Drive in Ottawa’s west end.
Within the last week, there have been at least two incidents involving a grey, newer model, Hyundai Elantra. The vehicle and its occupants have been approaching pedestrians of Asian descent and yelling racial slurs, obscenities and swearing at them. In all of the incidents, witnesses describe...
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