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Suspect to identify in Bank Street personal robbery
Posted on Wednesday, April 08, 2020 06:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 8, 2020 10:10am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man involved in a robbery, which occurred in the 200 block of Bank Street on Thursday, March 26th, 2020.
At approximately 8:40p.m., a person was walking down Bank Street when they were tackled from behind and robbed of their cell phone. The suspect fled the area. No one was injured.
The suspect is described as a Middle Eastern male,...
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Suspect to identify following an Armed Robbery in Bells Corners
Posted on Wednesday, April 08, 2020 03:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 8, 2020 7:20am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is looking for public assistance in identifying a male suspect involved in an armed robbery in the 400 block of Moodie Drive, on April 2nd.
At approximately 3:43am, a lone man entered a business and demanded money and cigarette products while holding a hunting knife in his right hand.
The suspect left on foot with an undisclosed amount of money and merchandise. No injuries were...
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Officer scales roof to aid unconscious woman
Posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2020 06:30 AM
On Saturday, Sgt. Jason Riopel was working patrol in downtown Ottawa when he was alerted to an unconscious woman on a rooftop. The call came in from a concerned citizen who saw her from his balcony. He believed that she was deceased and called to have her checked on.
Sgt. Riopel scaled the building to gain access to the roof and jumped from one roof to another to check on the condition of the woman. She had passed out overnight and appeared unconscious.
He and Ottawa Fire Services ensured her...
Shooting investigation on Bronson Avenue - police seeking witnesses
Posted on Wednesday, April 01, 2020 12:45 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 1, 2020 4:50pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is investigating a shooting, possibly from a vehicle, that occurred at the intersection of Bronson Avenue and Sunnyside Avenue at approx. 2:00pm today.
An 18 year old male victim drove himself to a local hospital, with minor injuries. No suspect has been located at this time.
The Guns and Gangs Unit is looking to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the incident.
Anyone with information regarding this...
Two frontline officers save a man’s life with early CPR and Naloxone
Posted on Wednesday, April 01, 2020 12:00 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 1, 2020 4:00pm
(Ottawa) – Last evening, Frontline officers responded to a call for service about an unconscious man in a home in the 200 block of Donald Street.
When two constables arrived on scene, they were directed to a man who was on the floor, with a faint pulse, gasping for air and turning blue. Officers were informed by bystanders that the man had consumed narcotics.
Officers immediately administered Naloxone and engaged in CPR...