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Multiple weapons charges laid - firearm recovered at a collision scene on Baseline Road

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, February 28, 2024   12:15 am 

Ottawa – The Ottawa Police Service West Criminal Investigations Section has charged a man following a collision where a firearm was recovered on February 27th.

At approximately 1:15 am, Frontline Patrol officers responded to a single vehicle collision at the intersection of Baseline and Cobden Roads. The driver was seen attempting to flee on foot and witnesses contacted police. A firearm was located and seized by responding officers.

Suspect to identify in stabbing incident on Rideau Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, February 27, 2024     11:15 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigations Section is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a stabbing incident in the 100 block of Rideau Street on February 20th.

At approximately 10:40 pm, the victim and the male suspect engaged in an argument inside a commercial establishment. The suspect then left the store. When the victim exited the store the suspect approached and stabbed him.

The...

The Ottawa Police announces new cruiser design

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, February 26, 2024     2:25 pm

(Ottawa)–The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is proud to announce its new two-toned cruiser design.  

The cruiser consists of an all-blue vehicle with white vinyl panels installed on the front and rear doors. The Heraldic crest and “police” logo appear across the front and rear doors on both sides, with the “Ottawa” logo on both sides near the back of the vehicle. There are reflective decals on all sides to ensure public and officer safety....

Ottawa Police Service Community Equity Council seeking new applicants

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, February 22, 2024   2:55 pm

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service Community Equity Council (CEC) is seeking applicants with an interest in building stronger relationships between the Ottawa Police Service and Indigenous, racialized, and faith-based communities in Ottawa.

The CEC works within an intersectional framework and is made up of community members, Indigenous Elders, and senior members of the Ottawa Police Service.

The council helps to develop critical...

Suspect to identify in Multiple Commercial Thefts in Kanata

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, February 22, 2024           10:55 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service West Criminal Investigations Section is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in multiple commercial theft incidents in the 5000 block of Fernbank Road between December 7, 2023 and January 18, 2024.

In each incident the lone male suspect enters the commercial establishment, he will select specific high value trading cards and then exit through an emergency door, fleeing...