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Ottawa Police Service highlights Seniors’ Safety during June Seniors’ Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, June 3, 2024  1:55 pm

(Ottawa) — As June is designated Seniors’ Month, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is dedicated to addressing critical safety issues affecting seniors. Through collaboration with our Missing Persons Section, Elder Abuse Section, and Organized Fraud Section, OPS is actively engaging with key concerns impacting seniors.

Throughout June, OPS online initiatives will educate seniors and caregivers on preventing abuse and fraud, recognizing, and...

Tara Sculptor, missing 5 years

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 31, 2024    12:15 pm

(Ottawa) – Today marks the five-year anniversary of the disappearance of Tara Sculptor, who was 34 years old at the time of her disappearance.

The Missing Persons Unit and her family are renewing their call for the public’s help.

Tara is described as a white woman, 5’6” (168 cm), 180 lbs (82 kgs), with scarring on her face and body. At the time of her disappearance, she had auburn-coloured shoulder-length hair and green eyes.

On May 31, 2019,...

Update: Information and photos suspect vehicle in Somerset St. West assault

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 31, 2024       11:34 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigative Section is providing additional information and images for the suspect’s vehicle from the assault that occurred in the 700 block of Somerset Street West on May 3rd.

The suspect is believed to have been driving a newer model, 2023 or 2024 Ford Escape, likely with an ST trim level.

The suspect is described as an Asian male, approximately 40-year-old, 5’10” (178 cm), with a...

Suspect to identify in assault on Vanier Parkway near McArthur Ave

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 31, 2024       10:12 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigative Section is seeking witnesses to an assault that occurred on the southwest corner of the Vanier Parkway and McArthur Avenue intersection on May 6th.

At approximately 9:30 pm, the suspect and victim had an interaction in which the suspect became aggressive and assaulted the victim and left them unconscious on the ground before fleeing the area on foot.

The victim sustained...

Update on May 29 demonstrations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 29, 2024       10:00 pm

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service responded to multiple demonstrations today, including on Uplands Drive, Elgin Street, and Wellington Street.

This morning at Uplands Drive, eight arrests were made (5 men and 3 women). Five individuals were processed and released this afternoon; three were remanded into custody to appear in court tomorrow. The investigations are ongoing.

Demonstration at the intersection of Wellington and O’Connor

At...