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OPP and Ottawa Police Service Investigation Lead to Child Sexual Exploitation Charges

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, August 29, 2023   12:00 pm

(Ottawa) – Police have executed search warrants over a three-day period related to three separate child sexual exploitation investigations in Ottawa.

On August 21, 2023, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Ottawa Police Service (OPS), OPS Digital Forensics and OPS Tactical Team members executed a search warrant in the 1400 block of Prince of Wales Drive in Ottawa and seized a quantity of electronic devices. As a result of this investigation,...

Purchase your tickets for the 12th Annual OPS Gala to be held November 4th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, August 29, 2023   9:30 am

(Ottawa) –The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is pleased to announce that tickets for the 12th Annual Gala are now available to purchase online.

“We are really looking forward to hosting this year’s gala in support of The Door Ottawa and Roberts/Smart Centre,” said Gala co-chair Inspector Jim Elves. “Both of these organizations are invested in helping youth in our community to succeed.”

The Door Youth Centre offers a downtown space for young...

Suspect identified: pharmacy robbery in Barrhaven

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 25, 2023  11:30 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is advising that the suspect has been identified.

We wish to thank the public for their assistance.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, August 23, 2023   11:40 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a suspect responsible for...

Ottawa Police Services Board Strategic Planning Consultation Results Now Available

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, August 24, 2023   4:42 pm         

(Ottawa) — The results of the completed consultation and data collection strategy in support of the development of a new strategic plan for the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) have been released and will be presented to the Ottawa Police Services Board (OPSB) at a special meeting at 3 p.m. this Friday.

The consultation was completed over the summer. It included scientific polling, an online community needs survey as well as an internal member...

Suspect in violent assault at a local mall to identify

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, August 22, 2023   2:40 pm     

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect involved in a violent unprovoked assault on March 18, 2023.

At approximately 3:00 p.m., the suspect male approached the victim at the St. Laurent Shopping Centre and initiated a physical altercation. The victim was struck in the face several times leaving him with serious injuries. He was taken to a local hospital.

The suspect is described as a...