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Two home invasions under investigation in Blackburn Hamlet

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, August 13, 2020   10:00am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Robbery Unit is appealing to the public for information regarding two violent home invasions that occurred in Blackburn Hamlet last week along the 2000-3000 block of Innes Rd.  

The first incident occurred on August 7, 2020 at 3:00AM.  Two men forced their way into an apartment through a locked door and confined the lone occupant for a period of time while the home was searched for valuables. The victim was...

Take steps to protect your bike from theft – register at 529 Garage

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 7, 2020 TIME

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is making it even easier to protect your bike through 529 Garage this Saturday, August 8, 2020.

From 10 am to 2 pm, officers will be at the corner of Laurier Avenue and Bank Street for a free ‘touchless’ registration event.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, participants are being asked to pre-register on the 529 Garage app. 

 “We’ll be on hand to answer questions and give out stickers to people who pre-registered, but...

Drowning Prevention: Practice Water Safety This Summer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, August 6, 2020 9:15am 

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service, Ottawa Fire Services, Ottawa Paramedic Service and their Ottawa Drowning Prevention Coalition partners are urging all residents to practice water safety when they are on, in or near water this summer. 

Tragically, there have been five drownings on local waterways this summer. The combination of warm weather and people being near unfamiliar waters are considered possible factors in the these drowning cases. 

Shooting investigation on Michele Drive - police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, August 5, 2020   1:00pm 

(Ottawa) – Frontline officers responded to a possible shooting in the 2900 block of Michele Drive early this morning. 

At approximately 7:19am, someone heard possible gunshots. Responding officers located damages to a home. No one was injured.

The Guns and Gangs Unit is looking to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the incident.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs...