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Statement on Violence Against Women and Gender-based Violence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, November 24, 2023   11:15 am

(Ottawa) — Today, we recognize and support the White Ribbon movement.

November 25th will mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (VAW), an annual day of significance that begins the “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence”.

In March of this year, we issued a statement of support for City council’s declaration of intimate partner violence (IPV) as an epidemic. IPV is an ongoing issue; in 2021, we...

Draffin Court Homicide Investigation; police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, November 23, 2023   3:10 pm 

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit continues to investigate a shooting incident this morning that left one person dead, and another with life-threatening injuries.

At approximately 6:10 am, police and first responders rushed to Draffin Court in response to calls for service about shots fired.

On scene, one person was located deceased, and another a 28-year-old man, was transported by Ottawa Paramedics to a local hospital...

Ottawa Police and partners collect personal hygiene products until Dec. 10th Purse Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, November 23, 2023  1:35 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service and our partners Shoppers Drug Mart and Citron Hygiene are once again inviting Ottawa residents to help us collect personal hygiene products for women, starting on November 25th.

“Hygiene products are an expense that some women in our community simply can’t afford,” said Cst. Dawn Neilly, co-organizer of 8th installment of the Purse Project. “With a sharp increase in the cost for goods this year, more...

Suspects to identify in Chinatown mischief

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, November 20, 2023   1:10 pm

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service Central District Investigation Unit is looking for public assistance in identifying three suspects that damaged statues in the 700 block of Somerset Street W on October 8th.

Between the hours of 10:00 and 11:00 pm, male suspects approached two statues outside of a commercial business and proceeded to kick them, which caused both statues to break. The suspects then left the area on foot.

Suspect one is...

Thefts of vehicles continue in Ottawa; Stay safe and know how to protect your vehicle

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, November 20, 2023   11:55 am

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police would like to remind residents to remain vigilant, stay safe, and safeguard their vehicles to avoid being a victim of vehicle theft.

Over 1200 thefts of various vehicles have been reported to police this year, in several different neighbourhoods across Ottawa (see attached maps). This month, there have been 85 vehicle theft reports filed.

The Ottawa Police continues to work with municipal, provincial and federal...