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Ford Mustang linked to 2021 homicide investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 4, 2024,   1:35 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit is seeking assistance in identifying a person on interest in the 2021 homicide of 40-year-old Leo Santostefano.

On June 4th, 2024, patrol officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop with a black Ford Mustang in the area of Greenbank Road and Hunt Club Road.  As officers approached the vehicle to further investigate, the vehicle fled by u-turning and proceeding east on Hunt Club Road....

Purchase your tickets for the 13th Annual OPS Gala to be held November 2nd

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 4, 2024   10:00 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is pleased to announce that tickets for the 13th Annual Gala are now available to purchase online.

The event, set for Saturday, November 2nd at the Shaw Centre, promises an unforgettable evening of dining, dancing, and community engagement.

This year’s gala will benefit two important organizations that are making significant strides in our community: the Sexual Assault Support Center of Ottawa...

66-year-old-located

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Sunday, September 01, 2024   3:45 pm 

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service is advising that the missing 66-year-old has been located safe and sound.

We wish to thank the public and media for their assistance. 

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Missing 66-year-old to locate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Saturday, August 31, 2024  5:05 pm

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating...

Serious collision on Rideau Street near King Edward Avenue, police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 30, 2024   2:48 pm

(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Unit investigators are seeking witnesses to a collision that occurred this morning at the intersection of Rideau Street and King Edward Avenue, that resulted in serious injuries.

At approximately 9:35am, officers were called to the area of Rideau Street just west of King Edward Avenue in response to a collision involving a transport truck and a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a man in his 30s,...

Consultation on the Draft Budget 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, August 27, 2024             11:10 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Board (OPSB) and the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) are seeking community views about how the Ottawa Police Service is performing, what the strategic goals should be for the Ottawa Police Service, and what the policing priorities should be in Ottawa.

We encourage everyone who works and lives in Ottawa to participate in the Community Engagement Consultation Survey to guide what the Service’s...