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Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA) comes into effect April 1st

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, March 26, 2024  10:40 am

(Ottawa) — In December 2023, the Province announced sweeping changes to the law governing policing in Ontario with Bill 68, Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA) that included 30 proposed Regulations that apply and extend to municipal police service. The new Bill, scheduled to come into effect on April 1st 2024, will replace the current Police Services Act (1990) and will focus on addressing community safety, enhancing police...

Suspect to identify in multiple gas drive offs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, March 25, 2024         1:10 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a series of gas pump thefts throughout Ottawa.

Between June 2023 and February 2024, the male suspect pulls into the gas station, exits his vehicle, fills the tank with gas and flees without paying.

The suspect is described as a white male, 170-200 lbs (77-91kg), 30-50 years old, medium build and short hair. In each incident he is seen...

Ottawa Police to partner with CPF to support our community

FOR IMEEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, March 25, 2024           12:05 pm

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is proud to announce its continued partnership with the Capital Prosperity Foundation (CPF) to support families in need within our community for the next three years. 

Last year, the CPF (formerly the Capital Integral Charitable Foundation (CICF)) approached the OPS to form a partnership. This partnership was based on the OPS’ proximity to the CPF’s intended beneficiaries – families in need. 

The...

Man wanted for threats and mischief

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, March 21, 2024 11:00 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service East Criminal Investigations Section is seeking public assistance in locating wanted person Ross PORTER.

There are safety concerns for victims.

PORTER, 18 years old, of Ottawa, remains at large. He is wanted on a First Instance Warrant for mischief to property and for disguising himself with the intent to commit the mischief.

He is also wanted for uttering threats, and other mischief related offences.

PORTER...

Suspect to identify in Rideau St robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, March 19, 2024   1:05 pm 

(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a commercial robbery in the 1-100 block of Rideau Street on March 13th. 

At approximately 6:40 pm, the lone suspect attended a jewelry store, selected an item, and attempted to leave the store. When staff members confronted the suspect, he threatened them and fled the store on foot.

The staff members did not sustain any physical...