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Drugs and cash seized following warrant execution, Baseline Road

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 20, 2023   12:15 pm

(Ottawa) — In February, the Ottawa Police Service Street Crime Unit began an investigation into a man alleged to be trafficking drugs throughout Ottawa.

After an extensive investigation, a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant was executed in the 800 block of Baseline Road on April 19, 2023.

Cocaine, fentanyl, and over 6000 pills of various controlled drugs were seized, as well as $4,600 in Canadian Currency.

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Ottawa Police asks commuters to consider alternate routes to avoid traffic delays

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Wednesday, April 19, 2023     1:00 pm

(Ottawa) – This morning, the Ottawa Police Service monitored traffic flow at a number of Government of Canada locations with picket lines or large demonstrations. 

Tunney’s Pasture, Montreal Road, and Centrum Boulevard were subject to traffic congestion during the morning rush hour, and we can expect similar delays in the foreseeable future. 

Ottawa/Gatineau commuters who travel these routes are asked to be patient, continue to obey all...

Serious collision on Kinburn Side Road, police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, April 17, 2023   1:45 pm

(Ottawa) —Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Unit investigators are seeking witnesses to a collision on Saturday, April 15th 2023 that resulted in serious injuries.

At approximately 8:49 am, officers were called to Kinburn Side Road, between Loggers Way and John Shaw Road in response to a collision involving a cyclist and a motor vehicle.

The cyclist, a man in his 20s, suffered life-threatening injuries and remains in critical condition.

“Safety first” as warm weather sees more people on our roads

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, April 14, 2023   10:00 am

(Ottawa) – Warm weather means more riders commuting on paths, trails, and roadways. The Ottawa Police Service offers some safety tips for cyclists, motorcyclists and motorists. 

Motorists may not be used to seeing bicycles or motorcycles on the roads, so this is a reminder to watch out for them. The rules of the road apply to all road users, and motorists are urged to exercise more care around vulnerable road users, including pedestrians.

Fatal Collision in Manotick, police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 13, 2023   8:45 am

(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Unit Investigators are seeking witnesses to a fatal collision that occurred on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

At approximately 7 p.m., officers were called to the area of Bridge Street and Van Vliet Road in Manotick in response to a collision involving two pedestrians struck by a vehicle.

One pedestrian, a 61-year-old woman, succumbed to their injuries at the hospital. Another pedestrian, a...