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Shooting investigation on Selby Avenue

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Sunday February 28, 2016  3:49am

(Ottawa)— At approximately 12:00am on February 28th, the Ottawa Police Service responded to a call for service about a shooting at a residence in the 300 block of Selby Avenue. Upon arrival, patrol officers located several spent shell casings in the laneway of the residence as well as multiple bullet holes in the front bay window. 

The resident, who was sleeping at the time was not injured and called 911 after hearing breaking glass. There...

Ottawa man charged with Child Pornography offences

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, February 5, 2016                     4:15pm

(Ottawa) — Today, the Ottawa Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit (OPS-ICE) charged an Ottawa man following an investigation of Child Pornography.

On November 25, 2015, the OPS High Risk Offender Management (HROM) Unit received information that a registered sex offender was in possession of child pornography; stored on an iPod.

A subsequent search warrant was obtained for the electronic device and was...

Shooting investigation on Debra Avenue

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, January 8, 2016   5:00pm

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service attended a parking lot in the 900 block of Debra Avenue at 6:15pm on Thursday January 7, 2016 following calls about gunshots.

Patrol officers and Ottawa Paramedics attended the scene where a male victim was located with injuries when numerous gunshots rounds were shot at the vehicle he was in.  The 24 year old male victim was transported to hospital with non life-threatening injuries. One other person who...

Ottawa Police encourages residents to visit Crime Stoppers information booths during Crime Stoppers Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, January 06, 2016    4 pm

(Ottawa)— Crime Stoppers Ottawa and the Ottawa Police Service are pleased to host opportunities throughout Crime Stoppers month for residents to learn more about the Crime Stoppers program and how it helps our community. 

Numerous venues and information booths will be set up throughout Ottawa during the entire month of January.  

“It’s an opportunity for residents to ask questions and learn more about the program,” said Richard McMullen,...

Ottawa Police investigating a report of a male entering the Ottawa River

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...