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Man charged following a string of break and enters in Centretown

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, November 21, 2024,   3:14 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Break and Enter Unit has charged a man following an investigation into multiple break and enters in the Centretown neighbourhood dating back to August.

Since August at least four houses were broken into where the thief targeted jewelry, electronics and currency. Through investigation police were able to identify the suspect and arrest him.

Yesterday, a search warrant was executed for his residence...

Suspect to identify following an assault on Somerset Street West

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, November 21, 2024        1:35 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigation Section is seeking the public assistance to identify a suspect responsible for an assault on Somerset Street West near Preston Street on November 2nd.

At approximately 8:45 am, the victim was standing at the intersection when the suspect approached and without provocation assaulted the victim. The suspect then fled the area on foot westbound on Somerset Street towards the...

Charges laid after unlawful demonstration blocking access to Stornoway Residence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, November 21, 2024      10:25 a.m.

(Ottawa)— Two people were arrested this morning after an unlawful demonstration outside the Stornoway Residence. 

A group of approximately 12 people gathered on Acacia Avenue at approximately 7:17 a.m.

The group blocked access to the residence with a structure, and some proceeded to chain themselves to the structure, not allowing the family to pass.

After being informed that a criminal offence was occurring, four of the demonstrators...

29 police recruits welcomed at Badge Ceremony

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, November 20, 2024  3:55 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) hosted a Badge Ceremony today to formally recognize 29 recruits hired in November 2024. The class was welcomed by Chief Eric Stubbs and Ottawa Police Services Board Chair Salim Fakirani.

The ceremony is an important part of recognizing the role of policing in the community and celebrating the individual successes of each officer. The recruits bring with them diverse backgrounds and skills that...

Suspect One identified as young person – South End Robberies – please remove photo

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, November 20, 2024      2:12 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is advising that suspect one has been identified as a young person.

We ask members of the media and the public to remove the youth’s photo from their social media and online postings, as per the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

The investigation is ongoing, anyone with information as to the identity of suspect 2, or information about these incidents, is asked to contact the Ottawa Police...