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Suspect to identify in Robertson Rd personal robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 12, 2023  10:00 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Robbery Unit is looking to identify a suspect involved in a personal robbery on June 21 in the 1800 block of Robertson Road.

At approximately 2:30 pm, a lone suspect met with the victim to purchase a cell phone. The suspect pulled out what was described as a taser by the victim. The suspect stole the phone and fled the area in a vehicle nearby.

The suspect is described as a woman, possibly middle eastern with...

Suspects to identify in Terminal Avenue Robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, October 6, 2023  1:55 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is looking for public assistance to identify two suspects involved in a commercial robbery that occurred on September 15th in the 400 block of Terminal Ave.

At approximately 11:55 am, the two suspects entered the commercial business, selected items totalling over $400 and left the store without making any attempts to pay.  When the security guard approached the suspects outside of the business...

The Ottawa Police Services Board wants your input on its Draft Strategic Plan!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, October 6, 2023   12:25 pm         

(Ottawa) — At a special meeting on October 6, the Ottawa Police Services Board (OPSB) presented its Draft Strategic Plan for the Ottawa Police Service (OPS). The plan will guide the priorities for the OPS over the next three years.

As part of the OPSB and Service’s commitment to continuous community engagement, and following initial community outreach, the OPSB is now looking to re-engage residents and other stakeholders to ensure the draft...

Carleton Place man charged with Child Pornography Offences

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, October 6, 2023   11:45 am

(Ottawa) — In May 2023, the Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) began an investigation into a man uploading child pornography online. The Unit executed a warrant yesterday and arrested him.

Eric CLOUTIER, 48 years old, of Carleton Place was charged with the following offences:

• Unlawfully Possess Child Pornography
• Breach an order from a sexual offence conviction

He is scheduled to appear in court today.

The investigation continues; further charges...

Ottawa Police warning about series of break and enters targeting Asian/South Asian homes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 5, 2023   3:50 pm         

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service’s (OPS) Break and Enter Unit is warning the public about a series of daytime break and enters in homes in North Kanata, Manotick, and Halfmoon Bay areas.

“We have received 16 reports recently in regard to residential break ins, with 12 of those incidents occurring over a three-day period last week,” said Staff Sergeant John Ferguson. “Most of these incidents involve properties belonging to South Asian...