Tag: Ottawa Police Service

(Ottawa) The Ottawa Police Robbery Unit is investigating a violent robbery and is seeking the public’s assistance to identify the vehicle and suspects. On August 16, 2013, at approximately 7:05am, in the 1600 block of Fisher Avenue, a man exited his residence and was accosted by two suspects who were waiting nearby. One of the […]

(Ottawa) – Welcome back to college and university students! As students prepare for another year of studies, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) will be working with City, university and community partners to help ensure everyone has a safe and law abiding return to school. Through education and enforcement, returning students will be reminded about being […]

(Ottawa)—At 12:10 am on Thursday August 29th, 2013, Ottawa Police responded to the 3000 block of Dumaurier Ave. in relation to reports of shots fired. Investigation revealed that two shots from a firearm were discharged into the air. There are no injuries reported or located from officers attending and no charges have been laid. Anyone […]

(Ottawa)—Over the next few days children will be returning to school and will be walking and riding their bikes to their destinations. Sometimes younger children lack the ability to navigate traffic safely. Construction areas can add to the challenge of ensuring the safe movement throughout the city. The Ottawa Police Service reminds motorists and pedestrians […]

(Ottawa) The Ottawa Police Service Break and Enter Section charged 3 men in relation to a residential break and enter in the Carlsbad Springs area. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon when the resident was at home. Suspects entered the unlocked garage and stole $3,000 worth of recyclable metal product. Patrol officers responded and arrested […]

(Ottawa) A special Ottawa Police foot patrol project in the By Ward Market and Rideau St. area continues to see success and make a difference for the people who live, work and visit the area. “Two months of constant police presence around the problem areas has resulted in a noticeable change, echoed by residents, business […]

(Ottawa) The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is releasing video footage of a robbery that occurred on August 13, 2013. The suspect remains unidentified and the Robbery Unit continues to seek the public’s assistance to identify this robbery suspect. The suspect is described as being of Caucasian or middle-eastern descent male, 50-55 years of age, […]

(Ottawa) The Ottawa Police Service – Guns and Gangs Section is investigating gun shots that were fired in the area of Lilibet Crescent near Albion Road in Ottawa. The incident was reported to police this morning at approximately 1:30 AM. No injuries have been reported and investigators are continuing the investigation. Anyone with information is […]

(Ottawa) The Ottawa Police Service welcomes the provincial decision to allow police services boards to expand the issuance authority of Conducted Energy Weapons (CEWs) to front line officers. “The CEWs, more commonly known as tasers, have been in use in Ottawa for several years and are currently issued to all front line supervisors on patrol […]

(Ottawa) The Ottawa Police Break and Enter Section charged a man in relation to break ins and thefts of mail at several apartment buildings in Ottawa. The incidents occurred between August 15 and August 21, 2013 at buildings in the Alta Vista Drive, McArthur Avenue and Regina Street areas. During the break-ins, mail was stolen […]