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Have fun but stay safe around water
Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2018 03:45 AM
By Nicole Gorham-Elder, July 2018
This time of year, there’s nothing like cooling off on a hot summer day in the lake or pool. But what we forget is that water can be dangerous if you aren’t an experienced swimmer and sometimes, even if you are.
There are two incidents in my family that made us all have a healthy caution towards water.
I grew up on the tropical Island of Newfoundland and I lived in Trinity Bay before spending my early childhood in St Anthony, the Northern part where the Vikings...
Release of 2017 Annual Report
Posted on Thursday, June 21, 2018 05:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, June 21, 2018 9:18am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is releasing its 2017 Annual Report as part of the June 25th meeting of the Ottawa Police Services Board agenda.
“This Annual Report highlights the excellent work our members do every day to prevent and solve crime, and respond to calls for service from the city’s residents,” said Chief Charles Bordeleau. “The report goes beyond the data to describe how they make a difference in the lives of our...
Revised: Two men charged with robbery offences after a robbery that ended in a collision and foot pursuit
Posted on Friday, June 15, 2018 07:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, June 15, 2018 1:00pm
(Ottawa) – Two Ottawa men are facing several criminal charges following a gun point robbery on Thursday afternoon in the area of Rideau Street and King Edward Avenue.
At about 4:15 p.m., a 22-year-old man was approached by a man he didn’t know, who produced a gun and demanded his money and a pair of newly purchased shoes. The man fled in a Dodge Charger.
The victim flagged down a passing patrol officer, who saw the Charger driving at a high rate...
Rash of Thefts in Vehicles in Ottawa -- learn how to reduce the risk
Posted on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 10:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 13, 2018 2:30pm
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service would like to advise the public on a rash of theft from vehicles where suspects are either opening unlocked car doors or breaking windows. Since January 1, 2018, there have been 1662 reported thefts from vehicles throughout the city. Over half of those reported incidents occurred within downtown Ottawa.
“Residents are reminded to remove anything of value from their vehicle,” said Cst Dawn Neilly,...
Update: Shots Fired on Bank Street, No Injuries -- request public assistance to identify suspect
Posted on Monday, June 11, 2018 07:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, June 11, 2018 11:20am
(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service is asking for assistance in identifying a male suspect in a shooting incident that occurred in the 2400 block of Bank Street, near the intersection of Hunt Club Rd in Ottawa on June 9, 2018.
The incident happened at about 8:20 pm, when a male entered a business and fired several shots. No one was injured as a result.
The suspect is described as 6’01” (185 cm), wearing a dark-coloured hooded sweatshirt,...
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