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Serious collision on Baycrest Drive: police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 23, 2024     1:47 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is seeking witnesses to a collision involving a pedestrian that occurred on May 14, 2024.

At approximately 3:20 pm, police were called to the intersection of Baycrest Drive and Walkley Road in response to a collision involving an OC Transpo Bus and a pedestrian.

The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.

Police would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision or...

Charges laid in incident at City Hall

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 23, 2024            1:20 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Hate and Bias Crime Unit has charged an individual following an assault at a demonstration at Ottawa City Hall on May 14th.

At approximately 5:30 pm, the victim was taking part in a lawful demonstration, when the individual approached the victim and removed her hijab from her head, while making lewd gestures.

A 74-year-old Ottawa woman has been identified and charged with assault, harassment by...

Call for Applications – New Use of Force Review Panel

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 22, 2024   2:00 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Community Equity Council (CEC) is looking for community members to join the new Use of Force Review Panel. Applications are due by Monday, June 10, 2024.

The Use of Force Review Panel will review Use of Force case files and make specific recommendations on service delivery improvements to address systemic issues (for the police service and possibly other service providers).

The Panel will also have a role,...

Suspect to identify in Centretown robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 22, 2024    9:57 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Robbery Unit is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect involved in a personal robbery that occurred near the intersection of Gloucester and Percy Streets on April 27th.

At approximately 2:00 am, a male suspect approached the victim while they were walking on the street. The suspect approached the victim, grabbed her and stole her cell phone. He then fled the area on foot.

The victim did not sustain any...

Ottawa Police launch new strategy to improve community safety and well-being in downtown Ottawa

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 21st, 2024   12:15 pm

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is excited to announce the launch of its Community Outreach Response and Engagement (CORE) Strategy.

An important component of the OPS’ Community Policing Strategy, CORE is an action plan focused on reducing crime in specific areas of Ottawa by dealing with the root issues. In these beginning stages, CORE will focus on enhancing public safety in the ByWard Market and Rideau Street area.

Developed...