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Shooting Investigation at Lansdowne Park
Posted on Saturday, August 10, 2024 02:05 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, August 10th, 2024 2:05 pm
(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 1000 block of Bank St. early this morning. Police responded to calls of a shooting at Lansdowne Park, at approximately 2:20 a.m. The investigation found several bullet casings on the ground, but no reports of injuries. The shootings are considered targeted and there is no current risk to public safety.
Anyone with information about...
Demonstration in Ottawa this Saturday
Posted on Friday, August 09, 2024 02:40 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 9, 2024 2:40 pm
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service would like to advise the community to expect an increased police presence in the downtown core on Saturday, August 10th for a demonstration that is scheduled to take place in the afternoon.
Intermittent road closures are expected throughout the afternoon, and motorists are encouraged to avoid the area if possible. Please follow @Ottawa_Traffic/ @Ottawa_Circule for updates in relation to traffic delays or...
Ottawa man charged following an incident on Central Park Drive
Posted on Friday, August 09, 2024 01:30 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 9, 2024 1:30 pm
(Ottawa) – Ottawa Police have arrested and charged a 24 year-old man after an incident Wednesday evening.
On Wednesday, August 7th, 2024, at approximately 9:25 pm, officers responded to a call at Central Park Drive after a woman was approached and grabbed by an unknown man wearing a shirt over his head outside of her apartment building.
While the man was attempting to pull the woman away, witnesses came to her assistance and called police.
Investigation - 50 Rideau Street
Posted on Sunday, August 04, 2024 12:40 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, August 4, 2024 12:40 pm
(Ottawa)— On Saturday, August 3, 2024 at approximately 8:35pm, the Ottawa Police Service were called to assist our city partners from Ottawa Fire Services with a suspicious and hazardous situation. Ottawa Police were advised some patrons were having difficulty breathing.
Officers on scene were able to establish that an irritant was dispersed inside the building.
Rideau Street was closed for a short period of time. The investigation is ongoing...
Ottawa Police Service announces 2024 Gala Beneficiaries
Posted on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 10:31 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 31, 2024 10:35 am
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is pleased to announce the beneficiaries for the 2024 OPS Gala. This year, the gala will support two exceptional organizations dedicated to making a positive impact in our community: the Sexual Assault Support Center of Ottawa and the Multifaith Housing Initiative.
The Sexual Assault Support Center of Ottawa has been providing crucial support, counseling, and resources to survivors of sexual assault...