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Suspect to identify in Bridlewood commercial robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, June 15, 2023   10:00 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is looking to identify a suspect involved in a commercial robbery on June 3 in the 1-100 block of Stonehaven Drive.

At approximately 1:30 am, a lone suspect entered a store, brandished a knife, and demanded money from the cashier.

The suspect fled the store on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.

No one was injured.

The suspect is described as a white male, 25-35 years old, with a...

Man wanted for breaching conditions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 14, 2023      3:20 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in locating wanted person Milad ASLAMI.

ASLAMI has breached his conditions as set by the courts and his whereabouts are currently unknown, however investigators believe that he may be in Ottawa or Gatineau.

He was charged in 2016 with Arson Endangering Life, Possession of an Incendiary Device, Uttering Death Threats, Possession of Stolen Property and Mischief.

Seventh Annual Ottawa Police Diversity Celebration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 14, 2023   9:00 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is pleased to announce that it will host its annual Diversity Celebration on Tuesday, June 20, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 474 Elgin Street. 

The OPS Diversity Celebration is held in recognition of Canadian Multiculturalism Day, National Indigenous Peoples Day, and as part of Welcoming Ottawa Week.  

It is an opportunity to celebrate the diversity in our city and the richness of cultures that make up...

9 vehicles recovered and 2 men charged in a multi-agency operation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, June 12, 2023   11:15 am

Ottawa – The Ottawa Police Service has charged two men following a three-month investigation into auto thefts in the region.

In March, a member of the public contacted police advising of suspicious activity in their area. This initial call resulted in a multi-agency investigation led by the OPS in partnership with Gatineau Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), and Montreal Police (SPVM).

Update on Broadview Avenue Demonstrations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, June 9, 2023   4:39 pm

(Ottawa)— This morning, the Ottawa Police Service deployed to the area of Broadview Avenue in preparation for planned demonstrations.

Two groups of demonstrators with opposing views gathered in the area requiring a significant police presence. Police remained on site throughout the day to ensure public and community safety.

Officers were also in contact with local schools to ensure the safety of students and workers, providing updates as needed...