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Suspect to identify in sexual assault on Elgin Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, August 1, 2023   11:55 pm

Ottawa – The Ottawa Police Service Central District Investigations Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual involved in a sexual assault that occurred on June 26th in the 100 block of Elgin Street.

At approximately 10:30 pm the female victim was walking on Elgin Street when the male suspect walked past and grabbed her buttocks while yelling obscenities towards her. The suspect then continued walking Northbound on...

Arson Unit seeking witnesses for suspected arson on Lavergne Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, July 28, 2023   11:20 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Arson Unit is investigating a suspicious fire that occurred in a back shed of an apartment building in the 100 block of Lavergne Street on July 27th.

The shed fire was reported at approximately 1:40 am, and it spread to 3 nearby vehicles. There were no reported injuries.

Police are looking for anyone with doorbell cam or video surveillance footage of suspicious activity in the Lavergne Street area between...

Update: Suspect located in Somerset Street West assault

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 27, 2023           4:10 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Central Investigations Unit is advising that the assault suspect has been identified and located, and the police investigation continues. 

We wish to thank the public and media for their assistance.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 27, 2023           2:50 pm

Suspect to identify...

Stolen Ferrari and Range Rover Recovered by Patrol Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 27, 2023           2:30 pm

(Ottawa) – A keen-eyed East End Patrol officer came upon a stolen Ferrari and Range Rover being loaded into a shipping container.

Just after noon on July 25th, the officer spotted suspicious activity in the 4500 block of Ramseyville Road. He located a tow truck loading a 2021 Range Rover into a shipping container. Upon further inspection, the officer also located a 2022 Ferrari 812 GTS in the same shipping container.

The Ferrari was...

Reminder: Strategic Plan Consultation Survey Now Online

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, July 25, 2023   10:40 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Services Board (OPSB) and the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) are reminding residents that the Strategic Plan Consultation Survey remains open until July 30th.

The results of the feedback will help guide the development of the new Strategic Plan and the 2024 Ottawa Police Service Budget.

We encourage everyone who works and lives in Ottawa to participate in the survey to help inform what our priorities should be for...