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Suspect identified and charged in hate motivated assault downtown

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 8, 2024  2:35 pm

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service Hate and Bias Crime Unit is advising that the suspect has been identified.

A 58-year-old man, of Ottawa, has been arrested and charged with assault and mischief. He is scheduled to appear in court today.

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

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Ottawa Police launches the District Special Constable Pilot Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 8, 2024   12:10 pm

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service District Special Constable (DSC) is pleased to announce the District Special Constable Pilot Project. 

The Pilot Project deploys Special Constables to assist Frontline patrol operations. The pilot program is intended to support and supplement frontline police officers by sending Special Constables to various non-emergency call types. 

Under the Pilot Project, the DSCs will have two new roles:

• The first role is...

Statement from Chief Eric Stubbs on Berrigan Drive Homicides

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, March 7, 2024  1:58 p.m.

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This afternoon we will be providing an update on a tragic act of violence in Barrhaven that has left six people deceased including four young children as well as one injured male.  

Before I continue, I want to acknowledge that this is a very difficult, complex and active investigation.

Some of the details we will share today are disturbing.

Here is what we can tell you:

At about 10:52 p.m. yesterday the Ottawa Police...

Spring is coming; the ice is not safe

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 6, 2024  11:00 am

(Ottawa)—With the spring season fast approaching, the Ottawa Police Marine Dive and Trails (MDT) Unit urges residents to exercise caution when approaching bodies of water.

With spring-like temperatures, ice is quickly melting and becoming more unstable. In the past two weeks, multiple 9-1-1 calls have been received regarding people or animals venturing out onto the ice.

The MDT Unit is offering safety advice to keep Ottawa residents out of...

Suspect to identify in Bank St. robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 6, 2024   10:30 am

(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a commercial robbery in the 400 block of Bank Street on February 18th. 

At approximately 2:50 pm, the lone suspect attended a commercial business, selected items and attempted to leave the store. When the suspect was confronted by a staff member, he assaulted them and fled the store on foot.

The victim did not sustain any...