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Winter Safety Tips for all Your Activities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, December 20, 2023  11:25 am

(Ottawa)—With the winter season fast approaching, the Ottawa Police urges residents to exercise caution when doing their preferred winter activities and practice our best safety tips and precautions.

Ice Safety

At this time of the year, falling into the water can be very dangerous. Even the strongest swimmers can struggle due to the water’s cold temperature.

It is recommended that residents stay clear of small and large bodies of water...

Hit and Run Collision on Innes Road: driver identified

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, December 20, 2023   9:00 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is advising that the driver of the vehicle has been identified.

The investigation is ongoing.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, December 19, 2023   10:00 am

Hit and Run Collision on Innes Road: Seeking Witnesses 

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is investigating a collision that occurred on Sunday, December 17 in the 3600 block of Innes Road.

Suspect to identify - Centretown mischief

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Tuesday, December 19, 2023   2:15 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigations Unit is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a mischief incident on October 14 at the intersection of Bronson Avenue and Albert Street.

At approximately 1:00 pm, the suspect approached a vehicle idling on the road and spontaneously began hitting it. The suspect then continued walking and left the area with his dog.

The suspect is described as a...

Increase in personal robberies linked to online marketplaces in-person exchanges

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 12:55 pm 

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Robbery Unit is seeing a significant increase in personal electronic robberies stemming from online marketplace transactions, like Facebook Marketplace and Kijiji, with in-person exchanges.  

While this time of year typically sees an increase in personal robberies, our Robbery Unit has seen approximately 30% more peer-to-peer robberies since October, including cellphone robberies.

When setting up...

Man charged with hate-motivated offences

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, December 18, 2023    9:25 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Hate & Bias Crime Unit has charged a man following an investigation into anti-Semitic, misogynistic and intimidating phone call targeting a person working in the healthcare field.

A 39-year-old man from British Columbia was charged with Indecent Telecommunications, Harassment by threatening Conduct and Intimidation-Health Services.

He is scheduled to appear in court in January.

We continue to encourage...