News
Search
Seniors’ month is a time to recognize our elders’ contributions and to make sure they are safe
Posted on Thursday, June 18, 2020 08:30 AM
June is Seniors’ Month in Ontario, a chance to recognize the people who fought for our freedom, raised us and contributed to our community.
This year's theme is Stay safe, stay in touch.
“Covid19 restrictions have been especially challenging for seniors because they often depend on others for care. They also tend to be a target by would-be scammers,” said Sgt. Linda Leung, head of the OPS Elder Abuse Section.
Abuse can be physical, sexual, financial or mental and seniors, family members and...
$10K raised for Orleans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre
Posted on Monday, June 15, 2020 10:30 AM
The Ottawa Police Service hosted 59th annual the International Police Hockey tournament on February 27 and 28, with 109 teams are registered in eight divisions.
“The players are all police members and there are some who have played high calibre hockey, which is quite exciting,” said organizer and OPS Constable, Vianney Calixte. “Our divisions include women’s teams, an over-45 division as well as a gentleman’s league, which is for casual players to have some fun.”
In addition to friendly...
Update: Death Investigation on Mayview Ave
Posted on Saturday, June 13, 2020 09:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, June 13, 2020 1:50pm
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service continues to investigate the death of a 24-year-old man found deceased in a Mayview Ave. home.
The death was initially investigated as a homicide but police now believe the incident is attributed to death by misadventure. The investigation indicates that the manner of death was likely accidentally self-inflicted.
No suspect is being sought.
The investigation remains open and active.
Anyone with information...
Riverside South coyote update
Posted on Friday, June 12, 2020 07:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, June 12, 2020 11:20am
(Ottawa) – Since Friday, June 5, City By-law and Regulatory Services (BLRS) and the Ottawa Police Service received numerous calls in regards to coyote sightings and aggressive coyote interactions in the Riverside South area. Since then, Ottawa Police officers have been doing proactive patrols in the area in order to protect the public.
Early this morning, a coyote was spotted prowling around houses near Shoreline Drive and Wild Shore Crescent...
Suspects to identify in Beavertail Road Assault
Posted on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 12:30 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 10, 2020 4:34pm
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police is seeking the public’s assistance to identify three men responsible for an Assault in the 500 block of Beavertail Road on June 8th.
At approximately 1:30pm, three men were observed trespassing on a property by the owner. The male victim approached the men and asked them to leave.
At that time, the three men attacked the victim without provocation. They struck him with fist and feet and also used a rock. ...
SubscribeContact Us