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Fatal collision on Albion Rd: police seeking witnesses
Posted on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 09:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 31, 2024 9:15 am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is seeking witnesses to a fatal collision involving a pedestrian that occurred last night.
At approximately 11:50 p.m., police were called to Albion Road South between Rideau Road and Tullamore Street in response to a collision involving a driver having struck a pedestrian.
The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the fatal...
Residents Matter Enforcement Initiative Results: July 26
Posted on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 03:00 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, July 30, 2024 3:00 pm
(Ottawa) – On the evening of Friday July 26th, members of the Traffic Escort & Enforcement and Frontline patrol officers along with OPP were in the Barrhaven and Kanata areas as part of the Residents Matter (#ResidentsMatter) late-night traffic enforcement initiative.
Two drivers were charged with stunt driving:
• 133 km/h in a 70 km/h zone – Strandherd Drive / Dealership Drive
• 120 km/h in a 70 km/h zone – Strandherd Drive / Aura Avenue
City of Ottawa and Ottawa Police present the new H135 police helicopter
Posted on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 01:30 PM
As issued by the City of Ottawa
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, July 30, 2024 1:30 pm
(Ottawa)—The City of Ottawa and the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) welcomed media to present the new provincially-funded H135 police helicopter at a special event at the Rockcliffe Airport this morning.
The police helicopter will be used to keep Ottawa roadways safe from organized auto theft, street racing and impaired driving. It will also be used for general frontline patrol, serious offences (e.g. active shooter...
Woman charged after confrontation with demonstrators
Posted on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:51 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:53 am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service has charged a 65-year-old woman from Hamilton with four counts of assault following a confrontation on Saturday, July 20, where hot tea was thrown on demonstrators resulting in minor injuries.
Demonstrations in Ottawa
We ask that all demonstrations in Ottawa remain respectful, peaceful and lawful.
Disruptive activities by or against demonstrators can lead to arrests and criminal charges under relevant Criminal...
Residents Matter Enforcement Initiative Results: July 19-20
Posted on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 09:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 9:30 am
(Ottawa) — Members of the Ottawa Police Service Traffic Escort & Enforcement Unit and frontline patrol officers were out last weekend as part of the Residents Matter (#ResidentsMatter) late-night traffic enforcement initiative.
On Friday, July 19th, officers were deployed to the Barrhaven area. 41 provincial offence notices (PONs) were issued during Friday’s enforcement, including 16 for speeding and seven for improper or no mufflers.
Five...