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Seeking witnesses in Chinatown collision investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 10:00 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Collision Investigation Unit is investigating a collision that occurred on Bronson Avenue at Somerset Street West on September 28th, 2021.

At approximately 6:52 pm, Frontline patrol officers responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a 2011 black Cadillac Escalade and a pink bicycle. The driver was not injured. The cyclist, a 58 year old man, was transported to the hospital with...

Seeking witnesses in Tenth Line Road collision investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 28, 2021 12:10 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Collision Investigation Unit is investigating a collision that occurred on Tenth Line Road near the intersection of Des Épinettes Avenue on September 27th, 2021.

At approximately 6:30 pm, Frontline patrol officers responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a 2013 black Hyundai Elantra and a 1997 Blue Suzuki motorcycle. The driver and passenger of the car were treated on scene by Paramedics for...

Shooting investigation on Ramsay Crescent: seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 28, 2021   11:10 am

(Ottawa) – The Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 1000 block of Ramsay Crescent that occurred yesterday, September 27th, 2021.

At approximately 6:50 pm, Frontline patrol officers responded to a call for shots fired. On scene, they located property damage to one residence as well as spent bullet casings on the ground. No one was injured.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who may have...

Fraud Unit warning residents to be vigilant with card skimming fraud involving a taxi

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, September 24, 2021   3:35pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Organized Fraud Unit is advising the public to be extra vigilant when being asked to pay for a service with a credit or bank card in exchange of money.

Since September 21st, 2021, the Ottawa Police Service has received several complaints concerning people being defrauded after affording assistance in paying with their personal credit or bank card for a taxi fare.

In all incidents, a suspect approaches...

Shooting investigation on Grenon Ave: seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, September 24, 2021 10:55 am

(Ottawa) — The Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred early this morning in the 1000 block of Grenon Avenue.

At approximately 00:41 am on September 24th, 2021, Frontline Officers responded to a call for shots fired. On scene, they located property damage caused by bullets.

Shortly after the incident, a 21 year old man drove himself to a nearby hospital with gunshot wounds. It is believed he was involved in the...