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Ottawa Police hosting Canadian Police Canine Association Spring Seminar

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is proud to announce it is hosting the Canadian Police Canine Association (CPCA) Spring Seminar from April 28 to May 1, 2014 at the Bonnenfant Centre in Dunrobin. “Canines are not only valued members of our police services, but also important members of the families who care for them […]

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With warmer weather comes increased traffic on our roads

(Ottawa) The Ottawa Police Service Collision Investigation Unit would like to remind Ottawa residents that, with improving weather conditions, there will be an increase of traffic on our roadways over the coming weeks and months. As warmer weather sets in, there will also be an increase of pedestrians, motorcycles and cyclists sharing roadways with motor […]

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OPS report on proposed CEW deployment to be discussed Monday

(Ottawa) An Ottawa Police Service (OPS) report outlining a proposed two-year plan to improve ready access to Conducted Energy Weapons (CEWs) to front line patrol was released this morning. The Ottawa Police Services Board (Board) will consider the recommendations in the report Monday night. The report is the result of a review initiated by the […]

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Update: Charges laid in downtown swarming

(Ottawa) The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit has charged one suspect in connection to this swarming. Matthew HASLEM, age 25 of Ottawa, was arrested on April 17, 2014 by Robbery Unit investigators. Mr. Haslem has been charged with the following offences:RobberyTraffic in property obtained by crimeBreach of Probation (two counts) Mr. Haslem remains in custody […]

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Shots fired into residence on Beausoleil Drive

(Ottawa) The Ottawa Police Service’s Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting where three (3) gunshots were fired into a residence in the 100 block of Beausoleil Drive on the 23rd of April, 2014 at approximately 7:35 P.M. Numerous persons were home at the time of the shooting; however, no injuries were reported. Investigation […]

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Traffic disruption & road closures downtown on Thursday

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service would like to advise of traffic disruptions and road closures in the downtown core during the afternoon of Thursday, April 24, 2014 as a demonstration takes place. The demonstration is scheduled to occur from approx. 12:00pm to 4:00pm. The demonstration will begin on Parliament Hill at 11:00am. Following that, […]

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Update: Major Crime Section investigating a homicide in Orleans

(Ottawa) The Ottawa Police Service Major Crime Section has charged Christopher Gobin, 18 years old of Ottawa, with 1st degree murder. The victim has been identified as Luce Lavertu, 49 years old. No further information will be released, as the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Ottawa […]

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Update: Ottawa Police lays charges in bank robbery spree

(Ottawa) The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit has laid a number of charges in relation to a series of 2014 bank robberies. In addition to the robberies listed in the initial release, charges have also been laid in connection to a bank robbery that occurred on January 13, 2014. On that date, at approximately 4:45 […]

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UPDATE -Stabbing – 1000 Block Morisset Avenue

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police would like to advise that one male was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries and there is one person in custody. Investigation is ongoing. At this time the Ottawa Police is not seeking further suspects.

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Major Crime Section investigating a homicide in Orleans

(Ottawa) The Ottawa Police Service Major Crime Section is investigating the homicide of a 49 year old female at a home in the 600 block of St-Bruno Street. Police responded to a call for service at approximately 1:07pm in relation to a suspicious death. Notification of next of kin is ongoing and, as such, the […]