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Serious collision on Baycrest Drive: police seeking witnesses
Posted on Thursday, May 23, 2024 01:47 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 23, 2024 1:47 pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is seeking witnesses to a collision involving a pedestrian that occurred on May 14, 2024.
At approximately 3:20 pm, police were called to the intersection of Baycrest Drive and Walkley Road in response to a collision involving an OC Transpo Bus and a pedestrian.
The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.
Police would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision or...
Charges laid in incident at City Hall
Posted on Thursday, May 23, 2024 01:20 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 23, 2024 1:20 pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Hate and Bias Crime Unit has charged an individual following an assault at a demonstration at Ottawa City Hall on May 14th.
At approximately 5:30 pm, the victim was taking part in a lawful demonstration, when the individual approached the victim and removed her hijab from her head, while making lewd gestures.
A 74-year-old Ottawa woman has been identified and charged with assault, harassment by...
Call for Applications – New Use of Force Review Panel
Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 01:58 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 2:00 pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Community Equity Council (CEC) is looking for community members to join the new Use of Force Review Panel. Applications are due by Monday, June 10, 2024.
The Use of Force Review Panel will review Use of Force case files and make specific recommendations on service delivery improvements to address systemic issues (for the police service and possibly other service providers).
The Panel will also have a role,...
Suspect to identify in Centretown robbery
Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 09:57 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 9:57 am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Robbery Unit is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect involved in a personal robbery that occurred near the intersection of Gloucester and Percy Streets on April 27th.
At approximately 2:00 am, a male suspect approached the victim while they were walking on the street. The suspect approached the victim, grabbed her and stole her cell phone. He then fled the area on foot.
The victim did not sustain any...
Two people charged following CDSA warrant execution in Kanata Lakes
Posted on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 01:25 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 1:51 pm
(Ottawa) — In January 2024, members of the Ottawa Police Service Drug Unit commenced a criminal investigation regarding individuals suspected of trafficking illicit drugs in the City of Ottawa.
On Thursday, May 10th, with the assistance of the West Neighbourhood Resource Team, Tactical Team, Canine Unit and Street Crime Unit, a search warrant was executed at a home and storage units in the area of Kanata Lakes.
Police seized a loaded...