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Demonstrations in Ottawa this Sunday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, February 2, 2024  11:45 am 

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is preparing for another busy weekend with several planned demonstrations in the downtown core on Sunday, February 4, from approximately 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Commuters may experience temporary road closures and traffic congestion, including Wellington Street, Metcalfe Street, Elgin Street, Laurier Avenue and the ByWard Market.

We continue to work with our municipal and policing partners to ensure public...

Suspect to identify in Main St arson

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, February 1, 2024      3:15  pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Arson Unit is seeking public assistance in identifying an individual involved in an arson incident in the 300 block of Main Street on January 23.

At approximately 12:10 am, the suspect approached a residence and threw a homemade device intended to set fire on impact at the building.

The suspect then left the area on foot. 

The suspect was seen wearing a red jacket, and from CCTV footage also appeared to be...

Suspect to identify in Chinatown assault

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, February 1, 2023  12:50 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigations Unit is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect involved in an assault near Bronson Avenue and Somerset Street W on December 27.

At approximately 3:20 pm, the suspect approached the victim, unknown to him, and assaulted him. The suspect then left the area on foot.

The victim sustained minor physical injuries.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately...

Suspects to identify in hate-related mischief incident

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Thursday, February 1, 2024   9:45 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Hate & Bias Crime Unit is seeking public assistance in identifying two suspects responsible for a mischief overnight on January 18th in the 2000 block of Huntley Road in Stittsville.

The incident occurred at approximately 1:10 am on January 19th when two individuals used their vehicle to pull down a flagpole. They then removed the Pride flag from the flagpole and set it on fire. They are observed to...

Collision involving Ottawa Police cruiser

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, January 29, 2024 6:16 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is investigating a collision that occurred this afternoon at the intersection of Woodroffe Avenue and Fallowfield Rd.  

At approximately 4:22pm, police responded to a three-vehicle collision. One vehicle was a police cruiser. One officer suffered minor injuries. The driver of the second vehicle was transported to hospital as a precaution only.

The investigation is ongoing; the roads have since re-opened....