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Persons of interest to identify in York Street homicide
Posted on Monday, July 05, 2021 01:30 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, July 5, 2021 5:30pm
(Ottawa) – The Homicide Unit is seeking public assistance to identify two persons of interest in the shooting on York Street that left a 20-year-old male dead and another one injured.
Anyone who recognizes these persons or have information on this Homicide is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5493.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers...
Shooting investigation in Sandy Hill: police seeking witnesses
Posted on Monday, July 05, 2021 07:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, July 5, 2021 11:50am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred this past Friday evening in the area of Sweetland Avenue and Osgoode Street.
At approximately 11:20pm on July 2, 2021, frontline officers attended the area and located a 32 year old man that had been shot. He sustained serious injuries but is currently in stable condition.
Investigators would like to speak with anyone who may have information...
Arson Unit seeking assistance into fire investigations in Blackburn
Posted on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 11:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 30, 2021 3:10pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Arson Unit is seeking the public’s help into an investigation of a series of fires that occurred in the 2300 block of Orient Park Drive and 2700 block of Innes Road yesterday morning.
At approximately 1:00am on June 29th, frontline officers responded to three separate small garbage fires. They were all extinguished and there was minor property damage.
There are currently no suspect(s) for these fires...
Semi Annual Hate Crimes data showing a 32% increase in reporting to police
Posted on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 10:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 30, 2021 2:15pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Hate and Bias Crime Unit released its Semi Annual statistics showing an increase of 32.9% in hate crime reports in 2021 – from 79 cases to 105 cases – compared to the same time last year.
As well, the Unit determined that 73 reported incidents this year were hate-motivated, this represents an increase of 25.9% from 2020.
A hate crime is a criminal offence committed against a person or property which is...
Suspect to identify in Glebe commercial break and enter
Posted on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 07:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 30, 2021 11:00am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Break and Enter Unit is investigating a commercial Break and Enter and is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible.
On June 23, 2021 at approximately 10:20pm, a suspect unlawfully entered a building in the 1000 block of Bank Street and subsequently committed theft and mischief.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian man, 40-45 years old, 5’7” (171cm), slim build and grey...