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Officer who saves two lives in a week says 'he was just doing his job’

August 16, 2019

Two Ottawa residents are alive because of an east division front line officer, but he claims it’s all in a day, or in his case, night’s work.

On August 4, he was called to the highway 174 overpass near Champlain Street a little after midnight when a sharp-eyed OC Transpo bus driver spotted a distraught woman climb over the guard rail and move towards the live lanes below.

The officer, who has 21 years of military experience and three years of policing said, “I could tell from her...

Officer saves woman from drowning in Vanier

August 2019

By Carol Macpherson

Constable Laura Monette has been an Ottawa Police Service (OPS) officer for less than a year, but she has quickly learned you never know what you will encounter during a shift.

She was on patrol in the Vanier area on July 29 when she was called to an apartment complex for a possible drowning.

“When there’s a 911 call, all emergency services respond and I happened to arrive first,” said Cst. Monette.

A woman was at the bottom of an indoor swimming pool, about ten feet...

OPS Pipe and Drum band entertains audiences around the world for 50 years

By Carol Macpherson

This year, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Pipe and Drum band celebrates 50 years of entertaining, competition and community service.

Founded in 1969 by Constable David Grant who joined the Ottawa Police Service in the 1950’s, David was a long-time lead drummer for the Cameron Highlanders when he saw the connection between police community relations and music. Proud of his Scottish heritage, he sought to form a pipe and drum band that[RG1]  would bring the two together.

“There...

Suspects to identify for a break and enter on Champagne Avenue

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, August 8, 2019    9:44am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is investigating a residential break and enter and is seeking the public’s assistance to identify the suspects responsible. 

On March 26, 2019 at approximately 1:00am, a male suspect and a female suspect, gained access to a residential apartment building situated in the 100 block of Champagne Avenue South. Once in the building, the suspects attempted to access several residential units. 

The male suspect...

Warrant issued in online fraud investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 02, 2019  1:21pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Organized Fraud Unit is asking for the public’s assistance in finding a man wanted for 33 fraud related charges. 

The charges relate to the investigation of an online scam operated since September 2018. 

Ottawa Police received complaints last year about a person who was advertising collectible toys for sale using Kijiji. The individual would direct potential buyers to send an email cash transfer to purchase...