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Suspect to identify in Alta Vista area robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 12, 2023   11:30 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is looking to identify a suspect involved in a commercial robbery on March 25th in the 1500 block of Bank Street.

At approximately 11:00 pm, a lone suspect entered a store and took several items. While exiting, he was confronted by the security officer. The suspect assaulted him before fleeing the area on foot.

The security officer sustained minor injuries.

The suspect is described as a...

When NOT to call 911

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 11, 2023     2:40 pm

(Ottawa) – To celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 10 to 15, we asked some of our 911 agents to share some of the more outrageous calls they’ve received while on duty.

“We want to emphasize to the public that we will always be there for you if you are in crisis and need help from police, when in doubt always give us a call,” said Communications Inspector Russell Lucas. “But we also ask residents to use common...

Fatal collision on Dunning Road, police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 11, 2023   2:00 pm

(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Unit Investigators are seeking witnesses to a fatal collision that occurred on Saturday, April 8, 2023.

At approximately 6:55 am, officers were called to Dunning Road, between French Hill and Beaton Roads in response to a collision involving a single motor vehicle.

The 21 year-old driver succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed...

New naloxone partnership project aims to save more lives

It started with a conversation with our partners at Ottawa Public Health (OPH).

How could police help to stem the tide of a rising opioid epidemic?

Every week, Ottawa Police Service (OPS) officers were encountering an alarming number of people with telltale blue lips and in cardiac arrest after an opioid overdose.

And despite best efforts by community partners and first responders, the crisis has continued.

Together, OPS Drug Unit Staff Sergeant James McGarry and OPH Program Manager, Sexual Health...

Suspect to identify in LRT assault

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, April 3, 2023   3:15 pm

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service Criminal Investigations Unit is asking for the public’s assistance to identify a suspect involved in a swarming assault on March 27th.

At approximately 11:30 pm, a man was at the Rideau Light Rail Transit (LRT) station when he was approached by a group of suspects who proceeded to assault him.

Officers arrested three suspects at the time of the assault; they have since been charged.

The victim sustained...