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Police seek witnesses in indecent exposure in Stittsville
Posted on Friday, June 24, 2022 05:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, June 24, 2022 9:50am
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service is investigating an indecent exposure incident that occurred at Abbott Street West and Stittsville Main Street on June 22.
At approximately 3:45 pm, two girls (under 16 years old) were standing at the intersection when they were approached by a vehicle. The windows were rolled down, and the male driver called over to the girls, exposing his genitals.
Both girls left the area without any further incident.
The...
Willful Promotion of Hatred charge laid against an Ottawa man
Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2022 11:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, June 23, 2022 3:15 pm
(Ottawa) – The Hate and Bias Crime Unit has charged a man with the Wilful Promotion of Hatred.
Investigators submitted a request to the Attorney General of Ontario requesting his approval for a formal charge of wilful promotion of hatred to be laid in relation to the incidents.
On June 13, the request to the Attorney General of Ontario was approved and Paul KOPPE was subsequently charged. He will appear in court later this year.
We recognize...
Ottawa Police Service issues its 2021 Annual Report
Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2022 03:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, June 23, 2022 7:30am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has issued its 2021 Annual Report, which, along with Ward data maps, is now available on our website at ottawapolice.ca.
This report contains important information about the initiatives the Service has implemented and the progress we have made.
It also provides Ottawa residents with an overview of the number of calls for service, our response times, things we have done to support victims of crime, as...
Missing 15-year-old youth located
Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 08:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday June 22, 2022 12:15 pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) would like to advise the public that the missing 15-year-old youth has been located deceased.
No foul play is suspected.
We want to thank everyone involved for all their efforts to locate Gabriel.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, June 1st, 2022 1:15 pm (New photo issued on June 3rd)
Missing 15-year-old youth to locate - New...
2022 Canada Day Public Safety Planning
Posted on Friday, June 17, 2022 06:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, June 17, 2022 10:15am
The Ottawa Police Service is working with Canada Day organizers and our policing partners to implement a public safety plan that allows all Canadians and visitors to freely and safely enjoy the capital during this celebration.
The expectation is that this Canadian Heritage event will be larger than usual both in terms of crowd size and the footprint of the event.
We are also expecting several large events throughout the Ottawa area to...