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Understand the rules of the road for e-scooters
Posted on Friday, May 28, 2021 08:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 28, 2021 12:10pm
(Ottawa) – E-scooters are expected to double in volume on our roadways this year to approximately 1500 operators as more people either purchase one for personal use or rent one from the City of Ottawa’s pilot e-scooter program that launched on May 28th.
It’s important that both users and drivers understand the rules of the road for e-scooters to ensure the safe use of these devices and to remember to share the road.
“We get a lot of questions...
Constable Kewei Xiao: Opening myself up to new experiences has been rewarding
Posted on Friday, May 28, 2021 08:00 AM
I grew up in Hunan Province, China. At the time, many families sent their children to study abroad. Canada was chosen by my parents with no specific reason. At the age of 17, I arrived in Canada and studied at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton.
Although I spoke English, everything was new to me. I liked Canada for the beauty of the geography, its large natural spaces and the nice people. After many years of studying and living here, I decided to stay. My parents were okay with my...
Homicide Investigation: Palmerston Avenue
Posted on Thursday, May 27, 2021 03:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 27, 2021 8:00am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit is investigating the death of a man found deceased in a vehicle in the 1400 block of Palmerston Avenue Wednesday night.
The death is being investigated as a homicide.
Emergency responders were called to the address at 8:40pm where they found the man deceased.
It is believed he suffered a gunshot wound. The deceased man has been identified as Abdulqadir Yusuf, a 22 year old man from...
Catalytic converters – Thefts in Ottawa continue
Posted on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 08:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 25, 2021 12:37pm
(Ottawa) — Catalytic converters are an important part of every vehicle; they serve as an exhaust emission control and help reduce pollutants in exhaust gas. Unfortunately, they are also an item that the Ottawa Police Service has noted as a frequently stolen. Catalytic converters are expensive and hold a high resale value.
Since January 1, 2021, there have been approximately 187 reported catalytic converter thefts in Ottawa. It is believed...
Update: Suspect identified in Lowertown Break and Enter
Posted on Thursday, May 20, 2021 10:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 20, 2021 2:25pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Break and Enter Unit would like to thank the public for its help in identifying the suspect in the April 3rd, 2021 commercial Break and Enter that occurred on Rideau Street.
The man has been identified and the investigation is ongoing.
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CONTACT:Media Relations SectionTel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 11:35am
Suspect to identify in Lowertown Break and Enter