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Additional photos: female suspect’s tattoo in personal robberies on Carling Ave
Posted on Tuesday, June 04, 2024 01:17 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, June 4, 2024 1:17 pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit continues to seek public assistance to identify two suspects responsible for three personal robberies in the 2100 and 3100 blocks of Carling Avenue.
The robberies were of elderly women, one robbery occurred on January 25th and two occurred on January 26th, all have been linked to the same male and female suspect.
At approximately 7:50 pm on January 25th the male suspect approached an...
Tragic drowning at Britannia Beach
Posted on Tuesday, June 04, 2024 10:52 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, June 4, 2024 10:52 am
(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service regrets to advise that a drowning occurred at Britannia Beach yesterday.
Tragically, a 9-year-old boy was found unresponsive in the water around 3:50 p.m. Bystanders, police and firefighters began CPR until Ottawa Paramedics arrived and took over. Sadly, the boy was declared deceased in hospital.
We want to thank the bystanders and first responders for their valiant efforts in attempts to save...
Ottawa Police Service highlights Seniors’ Safety during June Seniors’ Month
Posted on Monday, June 03, 2024 01:55 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, June 3, 2024 1:55 pm
(Ottawa) — As June is designated Seniors’ Month, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is dedicated to addressing critical safety issues affecting seniors. Through collaboration with our Missing Persons Section, Elder Abuse Section, and Organized Fraud Section, OPS is actively engaging with key concerns impacting seniors.
Throughout June, OPS online initiatives will educate seniors and caregivers on preventing abuse and fraud, recognizing, and...
Man charged with possession of child pornography
Posted on Friday, May 31, 2024 01:58 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 31, 2024 2:00 pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) has arrested and charged an Ottawa man following a joint investigation with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
On May 23rd, the Ottawa Police received information from the CBSA regarding an Ottawa man making attempts to procure items and materials that meet the definition of child pornography. Monday, with the assistance of the CBSA and multiple OPS sections,...
Tara Sculptor, missing 5 years
Posted on Friday, May 31, 2024 12:15 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 31, 2024 12:15 pm
(Ottawa) – Today marks the five-year anniversary of the disappearance of Tara Sculptor, who was 34 years old at the time of her disappearance.
The Missing Persons Unit and her family are renewing their call for the public’s help.Tara is described as a white woman, 5’6” (168 cm), 180 lbs (82 kgs), with scarring on her face and body. At the time of her disappearance, she had auburn-coloured shoulder-length hair and green eyes.
On May 31, 2019,...