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70 year old female located deceased
Posted on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 04:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 1:40pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service would like to advise the public that missing Joy Ficko was located deceased, no foul play is suspected.
No other information is being release. Please remove her photo from your social feeds.
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*************************************************FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:30am(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Missing Persons Unit is asking for public assistance to locate missing...
Tips for parents to monitor children’s online activities
Posted on Friday, April 24, 2020 07:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, April 24, 2020 11:15am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit would like to remind parents and guardians of the importance of monitoring children’s online activities.
With the pandemic, we know that kids are at home with more time on their hands, some of which is spent online. Within the last week, our partners in the RCMP and other organizations have notified Police Services across the country of an increase in young person posting...
Support available for survivors of Human Trafficking during COVID-19
Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 12:15 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 22, 2020 4:25pm
(Ottawa) –The Ottawa Police would like to remind the public that in these difficult times of physical distancing and social isolation, our Human Trafficking Unit (HT) is actively working with internal and external partners to devise safety plans and exit strategies for survivors and sex trade workers, based on their personal needs and requirements.
“Our HT Unit continues to tailor its response to facilitate assistance to all persons being...
Suspect to identify in Somerset Street West commercial robbery
Posted on Monday, April 20, 2020 05:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, April 20, 2020 9:35am
(Ottawa) – Frontline Officers responded to a commercial robbery in the 600 block of Somerset Street West, on April 17, 2020.
At approximately 1:40pm, a man, disguised with a surgical mask, entered into a financial institution and presented the teller with a note demanding cash. The suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.
The suspect is described as a dark skinned man, average build, 5’8” (173cm). He was wearing a black jacket over a...
Suicide attempt incident a reminder that help is available during COVID-19
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2020 02:15 PM
Officers who attended a home for a suicide attempt in mid-March decided on their own to check in with the family to see how they were doing. Their kindness both surprised and comforted the family in a time of need.
The mother of the young man was grateful to Ottawa Police Constables Kevin Benloss and Sarah Bell, who she says "went beyond the call of duty". In particular, she praised Cst. Bell, who was professional throughout the incident, despite poor treatment from the woman’s son. She even...
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