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Police investigating four incidents of Hate Graffiti in Stittsville
Posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 11:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, October 25, 2022 3:40 pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Hate Crimes Unit is investigating four incidents of hate graffiti in Stittsville.
Unknown suspect(s) spray-painted hateful graffiti overnight on October 17 on Granite Ridge and the surrounding area.
Residents seeing suspicious activity or a crime in progress in their neighbourhood should call police immediately using 911. If you are unsure, call the non-emergency line at 613-236-1222 to speak to a...
Police seeking witnesses in ByWard Market shooting
Posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 06:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, October 25, 2022 10:40 am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred on Saturday, October 22, 2022 in the ByWard Market.
At approximately 3:13 am, frontline patrol officers responded to a call about shots fired in the area of Murray St and Dalhousie St. Two people went to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigators would like to speak with anyone who may have information about...
Ottawa Police Services Board Announces Hiring of Eric Stubbs as New Chief of the Ottawa Police Service
Posted on Friday, October 21, 2022 10:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, October 21, 2022 2:30 pm
Ottawa—The Ottawa Police Services Board announced today that it has selected Eric Stubbs as the new Chief of Police for the Ottawa Police Service (OPS). Eric Stubbs is currently an Assistant Commissioner with the RCMP where he holds the role of Criminal Operations Officer for the Province of British Columbia. He will begin his role as Chief of the OPS effective November 17, 2022.
“What impressed the Board the mostabout Chief Select...
Collision Reporting Centres get modernized and streamlined with a new partner
Posted on Thursday, October 20, 2022 09:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 20, 2022 1:30 pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is pleased to announce that starting in November, users of Collision Reporting Centres (CRC) will benefit from new technology and a user-friendly reporting tool, thanks to a new partnership with Accident Support Services International Ltd. (ASSI).
The Highway Traffic Act requires that any collision with injuries and/or damages exceeding $2,000 must be reported to the police. Drivers involved in...
Successful prosecution related to Project Street Sweeper
Posted on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 06:15 AM
The Ottawa Police Guns and Gangs Unit worked with the Crown on another successful prosecution that resulted this month with a 9 years sentence for an Ottawa man who was charged for selling firearms and trafficking drugs. This collaboration is part of an overall strategy to address gun violence in our community, from prevention to enforcement to prosecution.
In January, the Guns and Gangs Unit commenced an investigation dubbed “Project Street Sweeper” to investigate the sale of firearms and...
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