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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...
Update: Changes to Ottawa Police non-urgent services – new Police Reporting Unit hours
Posted on Wednesday, April 01, 2020 04:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 1, 2020 8:15am
(Ottawa)—Effective today, the Police Reporting Unit will be open and available to take public calls from 8:00a.m.to 10:00p.m. (7) days a week at 613-236-1222, extension 7300.
Starting July 15th, the Unit will operate from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. until September 1st.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 18, 2020 ...15 vehicles seized under Stunt driving law this week – enforcement continues this weekend
Posted on Friday, March 27, 2020 11:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 27, 2020 3:55pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is concerned that stunt driving continues to be a problem on our roads, as we struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Today, Traffic officers seized a total of 8 vehicles that exceeded the speed limit by more than 50 km/h, including a motorcycle driver who was performing wheelies. Two offenders, speeding in a construction zone before being intercepted, were issued higher fines and additional demerit points for...
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