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Ottawa Police investigating a report of a male entering the Ottawa River
Posted on Thursday, December 10, 2015 06:00 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, December 10th, 2015 at 11:30pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is actively investigating the report of a male who was observed entering the Ottawa River and not resurfacing. This incident occurred in the vicinity of Remic Rapids at approximately 4:00pm this afternoon. The only description of the person is an adult male dressed in dark clothing. Anyone with information in regards to this matter is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Communications Centre at...
Man wanted following shooting at Montreal Road and Bradley Street
Posted on Friday, November 27, 2015 11:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, November 27, 2015 4:00pm
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service is looking for public assistance to locate wanted suspect Adil OMER following a shooting on November 21, 2015 at Montreal Road and Bradley Street.
OMER is described as a Black male, 32 years old, 6’ (183cm), 205lbs (93kg) (see picture.) He is considered armed and dangerous. Please do not approach him, contact police.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Guns and...
Beware of organized auto thefts of newer model Toyota/Lexus SUV’s and trucks
Posted on Friday, October 09, 2015 09:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, October 9, 2015 1:55pm
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service Organized Auto Theft Section would like to advise Ottawa residents that there are organized and sophisticated thieves that have the ability to steal brand new/newer model Toyota/Lexus SUV’s and trucks. Thieves have stolen vehicles out of registered owner’s laneways undetected.
“You may recall that we saw a similar modus operandi in the summer of 2014, and two individuals were charged and are in jail,” said...
2014 Annual Report now available
Posted on Thursday, July 23, 2015 06:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 23, 2015 10:00am
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has released its 2014 Annual Report. The report is listed on the agenda of the July 27 meeting of the Ottawa Police Services Board.
“The report provides an opportunity to report back to the Ottawa Police Services Board and the community we serve on our performance, special initiatives and the day-to-day work of our members,” said Acting Chief Jill Skinner. “It features some of the stories behind...
Help us find Justin Rutter – still missing after 5 years
Posted on Wednesday, October 08, 2014 06:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 8, 2014 10:30am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Missing Persons Unit is appealing to the public for tips to locate missing teenager Justin Rutter. Justin was last seen by his family on Thursday, October 8, 2009. He was 14 years old at the time.
At the time of his disappearance, Justin was 163 cm (5"4"), 50 kg (110 lbs), with a slim build, short light brown hair, brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a light brown/white hoodie, as seen...