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Ottawa Police launches Operation Overwatch to target speeding on our streets
Posted on Friday, May 01, 2020 05:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 1, 2020 9:15am
(Ottawa) – Our quieter city streets with the reality of COVID-19 have seen an increase in speeding infractions and related complaints to police. This week, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is launching a three-month speed enforcement campaign called “Operation Overwatch”.
“Our officers are stopping drivers and riders traveling 30km to 50km/hr over the posted speed limit far too often, at a time when we want to minimize the burden for frontline...
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Suspect to identify in Riocan Avenue Commercial Robbery and Assault with a weapon
Posted on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 06:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 10:45am
(Ottawa) – Frontline Officers responded to a commercial robbery in the 100 block of Riocan Avenue, on January 4, 2020.
At approximately 10:33pm, a man entered a business and concealed a glass bottle under his coat. Once outside the premises, an employee verbally confronted the man and at that point, the man took the bottle out and struck the employee on the forehead with it. The man then fled the scene on foot. The employee was not...
70 year old female located deceased
Posted on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 04:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 1:40pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service would like to advise the public that missing Joy Ficko was located deceased, no foul play is suspected.
No other information is being release. Please remove her photo from your social feeds.
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*************************************************FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:30am(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Missing Persons Unit is asking for public assistance to locate missing...
Tips for parents to monitor children’s online activities
Posted on Friday, April 24, 2020 07:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, April 24, 2020 11:15am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit would like to remind parents and guardians of the importance of monitoring children’s online activities.
With the pandemic, we know that kids are at home with more time on their hands, some of which is spent online. Within the last week, our partners in the RCMP and other organizations have notified Police Services across the country of an increase in young person posting...
Support available for survivors of Human Trafficking during COVID-19
Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 12:15 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 22, 2020 4:25pm
(Ottawa) –The Ottawa Police would like to remind the public that in these difficult times of physical distancing and social isolation, our Human Trafficking Unit (HT) is actively working with internal and external partners to devise safety plans and exit strategies for survivors and sex trade workers, based on their personal needs and requirements.
“Our HT Unit continues to tailor its response to facilitate assistance to all persons being...