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Update on Broadview Avenue Demonstrations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, June 9, 2023   4:39 pm

(Ottawa)— This morning, the Ottawa Police Service deployed to the area of Broadview Avenue in preparation for planned demonstrations.

Two groups of demonstrators with opposing views gathered in the area requiring a significant police presence. Police remained on site throughout the day to ensure public and community safety.

Officers were also in contact with local schools to ensure the safety of students and workers, providing updates as needed...

23 Officers recognized at Badge Ceremony

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 7, 2023   5:00 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) welcomed 23 police recruits at a Badge Ceremony today.

The newest recruit class comes with a wealth of prior experience that includes work with youth on addictions and mental health, engagement with Indigenous communities in Alberta, teaching classes at college or at international schools, prior work in the military, coaching youth or Special Olympic athletes, and even playing semi-pro sports.

“All...

Ottawa Police Services announces 2023 Gala Beneficiaries

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 7, 2023   9:45 am

(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is pleased to announce this year’s Gala beneficiaries.

“It was a very hard choice to make this year, we had so many great applications,” said OPS Gala co-chair Inspector Jim Elves. “But ultimately our decision focused on organizations that were committed to helping our city’s youth.”

The 2023 OPS Gala beneficiaries are The Door Youth Centre and the Roberts Smart Centre – Treatment for Youth. A third...

Fatal Collision on Donnely Drive, police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, June 5, 2023   10:49 am

(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Unit Investigators are seeking witnesses to a fatal collision that occurred on June 3, 2023.

At approximately 5:45 pm, officers were called to Donnely Drive and Joe Drew Lane in response to a collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle.

The driver of the motorcycle, a 39-year-old man, succumbed to critical injuries suffered in the collision.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who...

Fatal Collision on Carling Ave, police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, June 5, 2023   10:19 am

(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Unit investigators are seeking witnesses to a fatal collision on June 3, 2023.

At approximately 3:40 pm, officers were called to Carling Avenue near the 417 in response to a single motor vehicle collision.

A 32-year-old man succumbed to critical injuries suffered in the collision.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision or may have dashcam footage of this...