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29 police recruits welcomed at Badge Ceremony

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, November 20, 2024  3:55 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) hosted a Badge Ceremony today to formally recognize 29 recruits hired in November 2024. The class was welcomed by Chief Eric Stubbs and Ottawa Police Services Board Chair Salim Fakirani.

The ceremony is an important part of recognizing the role of policing in the community and celebrating the individual successes of each officer. The recruits bring with them diverse backgrounds and skills that...

Suspect One identified as young person – South End Robberies – please remove photo

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, November 20, 2024      2:12 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is advising that suspect one has been identified as a young person.

We ask members of the media and the public to remove the youth’s photo from their social media and online postings, as per the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

The investigation is ongoing, anyone with information as to the identity of suspect 2, or information about these incidents, is asked to contact the Ottawa Police...

Suspects to identify following a credit card fraud at a grocery store on Place d’Orleans Drive

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, November 20, 2024        11:40 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service East Criminal Investigation Section is seeking the public’s assistance to identify two suspects responsible for a credit card fraud committed at a grocery store in the 1200 block of Place d’Orleans Drive on July 28, 2024.

At 2:45 pm that day, the suspects purchased numerous gift cards with a stolen credit card.

Suspect #1 is described as a male, medium build with dark facial hair. He was wearing a blue...

Suspect to identify following an assault with a weapon at a business on Baseline Road

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, November 19, 2024        12:10 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigations Section is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an assault with a weapon in the 1300 block of Baseline Road on October 6, 2024.

At approximately 3:05 pm, a male suspect was asked by an employee to pay for his items when he left using the fire exit. The suspect pulled out a knife, threatened the employee and walked away from the store.

The...

Fatal collision on Bank Street near Parkway Road, police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, November 19, 2024       10:50 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Unit is seeking witnesses to a fatal collision involving a pedestrian that occurred last night on Bank Street.

At approximately 5:15 pm, police were called to Bank Street south of Parkway Road in response to a collision involving a driver having struck a pedestrian.

The 47-year-old female pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone...