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Ottawa Police urges caution with door-to-door contractors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, September 29, 2023   2:15 pm         

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service’s (OPS) Fraud Unit is warning residents to proceed cautiously with any door-to-door contractor sales after receiving an increase in the number of reports from residents.

In the past two weeks, the Fraud Unit has received five reports, with an estimated loss of $250,000 to Ottawa-area residents.

“It’s always the same pitch, they say they’re already in the area working on a neighbour’s home and can offer...

Suspects to identify in Navan area Break and Enter

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 27, 2023  11:35 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Break and Enter Unit is looking for public assistance to identify two suspects involved in a break and enter on September 4 in the 4200 block of Navan Road.

At approximately 12:45 am, the suspects broke into a commercial business and stole several items.

Suspect 1 is described as a white male, average height, average build, wearing a light grey hooded sweater, black shirt, black pants, and black...

Panda Game 2023: Zero tolerance for public disorder

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 26, 2023  2:10 pm 

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is working with Ottawa By-law and Regulatory Services and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and will have a significant and sustained presence in the ByWard Market, Sandy Hill and Old Ottawa South areas for Panda Game festivities. The OPS is also working with its policing partners including the OPP and university partners from both Carleton University and the University of...

Regina Street Shooting Investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, September 17, 2023                2:48 pm

(Ottawa) –  The Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred on Sunday, September 17.

At approximately 1:00 a.m., officers responded to a shooting call in the 2600 block of Regina Street.

One victim was located with gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information, cell phone footage, or...