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Drowning Prevention: Residents are Reminded of the Dangers of Open Water
Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2021 06:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 6, 2021 10:30am
Ottawa— The Ottawa Police Service (OPS), Ottawa Fire Services, Ottawa Paramedic Service and their Ottawa Drowning Prevention Coalition (ODPC) partners are urging all residents to practice water safety when they are on, in or near water this season.
Tragically, there were seven drownings on local waterways in 2020. The pandemic, coupled with a combination of warm weather and people being near unfamiliar waters, were possible factors in those...
Man still wanted in relation to February Dalhousie Street Shooting
Posted on Friday, April 30, 2021 10:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, April 30, 2021 2:07pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Guns and Gangs Unit is still seeking public assistance to locate a wanted man in relation to the shooting incident in the 400 block of Dalhousie Street on February 11th, 2021.
Jama ROBLE, 30 years old, of Ottawa is described as a black man, 6’1 (185cm), 214 lbs (97kg), with black hair (see photo).
ROBLE is considered armed and dangerous. If you see him, do not approach and call 9-11 immediately.
Anyone with...
Seven-year-old girl is youngest officer ever sworn in by Ottawa Police Service
Posted on Friday, April 30, 2021 05:00 AM
Officers made a young girl’s dream come true when they swore her in as a ‘police officer for a day’ on April 4.
Marnie Geniole was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2016. After several operations, including three stem cell transplants that required several months in hospital at Sick Kids in Toronto and CHEO in Ottawa, she was cancer-free in 2018.
More than anything, Marnie wants to be a police officer when she grows up.
“She picked a police officer uniform for her Halloween costume last year,” said...
Please operate your off-road vehicle safely
Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 10:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 2:00pm
(Ottawa) — Frontline patrol officers and members of the Marine, Dive, and Trails Unit (MDT) continue education and enforcement with drivers of off-road vehicles and All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) throughout rural areas.
Since early April, our focus is on ensuring that riders are following applicable laws, respecting the trails, and enjoying their vehicles safely. More specifically, ensuring that off-road vehicles are being operated off-road and...
Avid Cyclist Grateful to get his stolen bike returned by sharp-eyed officer
Posted on Monday, April 26, 2021 08:45 AM
A bike enthusiast who will be known as ‘B.V.’ for the purpose of this story, was happy to get his favourite bike back after it was found downtown by an alert police officer.
B.V.’s bicycle, affectionately nicknamed Speed Demon, was stolen from a locked bike room in the owner’s condo building on March 16.
Cst. Sebastien Lemay spotted the bike abandoned at the corner of Daly Avenue and Cumberland Street while there for an unrelated matter. Thinking the high-end bike looked out of place, he ran the...
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