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Shooting investigation on Continental Avenue - police seeking witnesses
Posted on Thursday, January 28, 2021 11:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, January 28, 2021 4:35pm
(Ottawa) – Today, Frontline Patrol Officers responded to a call for service at approx. 10:30am about a possible firearm discharge that occurred overnight resulting in property damage to a home in the 600 block of Continental Avenue. There were no injuries reported.
The Guns and Gangs Unit is now leading the investigation and believe the shooting was a targeted incident.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact...
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Officer Raises Funds and Spreads Wellness Through Veterans and Everyday Heroes Initiative
Posted on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 06:15 AM
What started with a good-natured challenge turned into a fundraiser to support the mental health and well-being of veterans and first responders in Ottawa.
Cst. Satara Stephens spent ten years in the military, serving her last post in Ottawa. Since her husband grew up here, they wanted to stay. She joined the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) in 2019.
Last December, when her platoon members jokingly said they wanted to have input on her next hairstyle choice (she’s known for her edgy look), she laughed...
Suspect to identify in Beaverwood Road Robbery
Posted on Monday, January 25, 2021 04:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, January 25, 2021 9:02am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is looking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man involved in a robbery in the 1100 block of Beaverwood Road, January 7th, 2021.
Around mid-morning, a lone man entered a business and demanded money while holding a bag out. The suspect left on foot with an undisclosed amount of money and merchandise. No injuries were reported in this incident.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian...
Mental Health Response Strategy Consultation Approach for Board Approval
Posted on Thursday, January 21, 2021 07:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, January 21, 2021 12:40pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) will present its Mental Health Response Strategy (MHRS) consultation approach to the Ottawa Police Services Board (OPSB) for approval at its January 25, 2021 meeting. A link to the report can be found here.
The community-led strategy will be co-developed with mental healthcare and addictions professionals, community-based organizations, academics and those with lived experience, and will help to...
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Reward of up to $75,000 offered for information leading to an arrest in the homicide investigation of Egal Daud
Posted on Thursday, January 14, 2021 08:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, January 14, 2021 1:03pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is offering a reward of up to $75,000 for information leading to an arrest in the ongoing homicide investigation of Egal Daud.
Egal was 30 years old when he was found deceased in a vehicle on Northview Road on February 11, 2018. He had been shot.
“All known witnesses were spoken to at the time and all public tips were followed up by our detectives,” said Sgt Chris O’Brien of the Homicide Unit....