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Interruption to On-Line Reporting System

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Sunday, May 19, 2024            1:27 pm

Interruption to On-Line Reporting System

(Ottawa)— Please note Ottawa Police Service is currently experiencing technical issues with our On-Line Reporting System.

While reports are still able to be made on-line, they will not be reviewed and approved until Tuesday May 21st.

Our Police Reporting Unit is still available to take reports by phone; they can be reached at 613-236-1222 extension 7300.

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Organized vehicle theft involving a tow-truck – three men arrested, a fourth suspect wanted

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 17, 2024    1:10 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service West Criminal Investigation Section has laid several charges against four province of Quebec residents involved in organized auto thefts.

In February 2024, police responded to the area of Isabella and Elgin Streets for a suspicious incident where the caller suspected their vehicle was being stolen. The caller observed their vehicle, which had been parked on the street, being hooked up to a tow-truck.

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Update: McNabb Park investigation now concluded

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 16, 2024   3:41 pm

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit has concluded their investigation into a suspicious death on April 12th.  Investigators determined that no criminal offence occurred; and as such, no criminal charge will be laid.

The death has been deemed accidental and the victim will not be identified.

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Suspect identified in Murray Street assault

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 15, 2024    11:00 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is advising the community that the male suspect has been identified and the investigation continues.

We wish to thank the public and media for their assistance.

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Animal Poisoning Incident

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Monday, May 13, 2024   8:25 pm

(Ottawa) — This afternoon, an observant member of the public in the area of Rolling Meadow Crescent observed a large number of pieces of bread that had been scattered throughout a grassy area that is known to be frequented by locals walking their dogs.  Inside the pieces of bread were pills that are believed to contain a poisonous substance that is harmful to dogs.

The Ottawa Police Service attended the scene, spoke with witnesses and collected a...