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Frontline officer resuscitates woman

As John Gray sat down at the table to have breakfast with his wife, he noticed something was off. Judi was acting oddly and when he asked her if she was ok, she only replied “I don’t know” and then she collapsed. 

“She took one breath, exhaled and then died,” said her son Tim. “My father immediately dialed 911.”

When officers from East Platoon F arrived, they ran to Judi and checked her pulse and found her non-responsive. Then they removed her from the chair and placed her on to the floor to start...

Shooting investigation March 5

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, March 6, 2023   2:25 pm

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred in Ottawa this past weekend.

At approximately 5:30 am, police were called to the Ottawa Hospital General Campus regarding a person who arrived at the facility with a gunshot wound.

The victim, a 28-year-old woman, suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to the Guns and Gangs Unit at 613-236-1222...

Located: Man wanted for breaching release conditions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, March 5, 2023  9:51 am

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service is advising that Anthony PARKER has been located.

Thank you for your assistance.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 3, 2023       3:00 pm

Man wanted for breaching release conditions

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service West Criminal Investigations Unit is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 32-year-old...

Located missing 14-year-old

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, March 4, 2023      7:15 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is advising that the missing 14-year-old has been located safe and sound.  

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

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 3, 2023      12:30 pm

Missing 14-year-old to locate

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s assistance...

March is Fraud prevention month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 3, 2023      11:30 am

(Ottawa) – March is Fraud Prevention Month and the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) wants to equip residents with information on how to avoid some common scams. 

“We have been seeing a significant increase in grandparent schemes in the Ottawa area, where the person identifies themselves as a family member in crisis and asks for immediate financial help, typically in the form of cash for bail or lawyer fees,” said Fraud Unit Staff Sergeant...