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City of Ottawa and Ottawa Police present the new H135 police helicopter

As issued by the City of Ottawa

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, July 30, 2024   1:30 pm

(Ottawa)—The City of Ottawa and the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) welcomed media to present the new provincially-funded H135 police helicopter at a special event at the Rockcliffe Airport this morning.

The police helicopter will be used to keep Ottawa roadways safe from organized auto theft, street racing and impaired driving. It will also be used for general frontline patrol, serious offences (e.g. active shooter...

Woman charged after confrontation with demonstrators

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 24, 2024  10:53 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service has charged a 65-year-old woman from Hamilton with four counts of assault following a confrontation on Saturday, July 20, where hot tea was thrown on demonstrators resulting in minor injuries.

Demonstrations in Ottawa

We ask that all demonstrations in Ottawa remain respectful, peaceful and lawful.

Disruptive activities by or against demonstrators can lead to arrests and criminal charges under relevant Criminal...

Residents Matter Enforcement Initiative Results: July 19-20

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Tuesday, July 23, 2024   9:30 am

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

On Friday, July 19th, officers were deployed to the Barrhaven area. 41 provincial offence notices (PONs) were issued during Friday’s enforcement, including 16 for speeding and seven for improper or no mufflers.

Five...

Teacher charged with sexual offences, police seeking other victims

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Friday, July 19, 2024   10:10 pm

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Unit charged a man following an investigation into sexual assaults that occurred at Ottawa-based programs and schools since 2019. The incidents involved a male victim under the age of 18.

Today, Rayon FINNIKIN, 37-years-old, of Ottawa was charged with:

• Sexual assault
• Voyeurism
• Sexual Exploitation
• Telecommunication with a person under the age of 18 for a specific criminal...

Shooting Investigation on Clarence Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Friday, July 19, 2024   12:38 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is investigating a shooting that occurred on Thursday, July 18, 2024, just before 8:30 p.m. in the 100 block of Clarence Street.

There are no known victims or injuries reported to police, and people had fled the area prior to police arrival.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information, cell phone footage, or any other video relating to this incident is asked to contact the Guns and Gangs Unit at...