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Update: Suspect identified in Mann Avenue break and enter
Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2020 06:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 5, 2020 10:20am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police would like to advise the public that the suspect has been identified in the Mann Avenue break and enter that occurred on April 10th.
The investigation is ongoing at this time.
Anyone with information regarding this break-in, or any other break-in, is asked to call the Ottawa Police Service Break and Enter Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 4533.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at...
Drugs seized following the execution of a warrant on Princess Louise Drive
Posted on Friday, May 01, 2020 12:15 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 1, 2020 4:25pm
(Ottawa) –This morning, the Ottawa Police Service PIVOT Unit and Guns and Gangs Unit seized a large quantity of drugs and a CEW (Conducted Energy Weapon) following the execution of a search warrant in the 400 block of Princess Louise Drive.
The investigation is ongoing. More details will be provided once concluded.
This seizure would not have been possible without the help of community members. The Ottawa Police Service values the partnerships...
Suspect to identify in Carling Avenue commercial Robbery
Posted on Friday, May 01, 2020 10:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 1st, 2020 2:15pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect responsible for a commercial robbery that occurred in the 1300 block of Carling Avenue, on April 20, 2020.
At approximately 2:42pm, a lone woman entered a store and approached the employee at the counter. The female suspect handed over a note demanding narcotics and money. She fled the scene on foot with an unspecified amount of...
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...
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...