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Seeking assistance in Lowertown assault

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 31, 2023   1:00 pm

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service Criminal Investigations Unit is seeking public assistance following an assault that occurred this morning.

On March 31st at approximately 3:00 am, officers attended the area of Rideau and Charlotte Streets in response to a stabbing.

Officers located a male victim. He was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.

The incident is believed to have occurred between 2:00 and 3:00 am.

Investigators...

Suspects to identify in organized theft of cell phones

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, March 30, 2023   12:15 pm

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service Criminal Investigations Unit is looking to identify four suspects involved in a theft on January 20, 2023, in the 2100 block of Carling Avenue.

At approximately 3 p.m., four men entered a store and stole multiple cell phones before fleeing the scene on foot. The men are described as middle eastern, between 16-22 years of age.

The suspects are believed to be involved in multiple similar, ongoing thefts in...

Collaboration with partners yields improved support for victims and survivors

For victims and survivors of sexual assault or intimate partner violence, sometimes coming forward to report it to police can be the hardest thing they can do.

It takes great courage and a strong support network in order to speak up.

It’s why the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has made strategic investments to better-support victims and survivors.

In 2021, the OPS hired a new senior advisor for Violence Against Women (VAW). Melanie Winwood works closely with community partners and frontline agencies...

Man charged with hate-motivated assault in Hintonburg

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 29, 2023   11:20 am

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service has charged a man following an assault in the 1100 block of Wellington Street earlier this month.

On March 11th at approximately 5:30 pm, a man began to yell at a woman walking down the street, using anti-Asian slurs. He then proceeded to assault her.

The woman was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Kevin BELISLE, 30 years old of Ottawa was charged with Assault and Mischief.

We...

Are you familiar with the grandparent scam?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 22, 2023  10:00am

(Ottawa) – Organized Fraud Unit investigators have received over 10 reports about the grandparent scam in the past week and want to share a few safety tips with the community.

With this type of scams, the fraudster calls claiming be your grandchild or calling on behalf of your grandchild asking for money or gift cards. They prey on an unsuspecting victim’s fear of a loved one being hurt or in trouble.

Scammers will often also claim that...