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Sexual Assault suspect to be identified, following an incident last February
Posted on Friday, May 03, 2024 12:10 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 3, 2024 12:12 pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Unit is seeking public assistance to identify a male suspect involved in a sex assault that occurred at a home on Albert Street, in the late evening of February 28th 2024.
The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 6’4” (193 cm). He was wearing a Lakers tuque, a burgundy scarf and a black parka. (see photo)
Anyone with information regarding the identity of...
Fatal Collision on Mitch Owens Road: police seeking witnesses
Posted on Monday, April 29, 2024 11:20 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, April 29, 2024 11:20 am
(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Investigations Unit is seeking witnesses to a fatal collision that occurred yesterday, April 28th.
At approximately 10:30 pm, officers were called to Mitch Owens Road near Albion Road in response to a single motor vehicle collision.
One person was pronounced deceased at the scene and three other occupants were transported to hospital with serious injuries.
Investigators would like...
Fatal Collision on 8th Line Road: police seeking witnesses
Posted on Sunday, April 28, 2024 01:59 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, April 28, 2024 2:00pm
(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Investigations Unit is seeking witnesses to a fatal collision that occurred this morning.
At approximately 2:37 AM, officers were called to 8th Line Road near Walker Road in response to a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.
Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the fatal collision, witnessed a pedestrian walking on 8th Line Road between Van Rens Street and...
Charges laid in Downtown hate related incidents
Posted on Saturday, April 27, 2024 04:15 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, April 27, 2024 4:15 pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Hate and Bias Crime Unit and Central Criminal Investigation Section have charged an individual following a series of incidents in the Downtown area on April 15th.
In the morning, the individual was taking part in a demonstration in the Downtown area. While police were attempting to effect a lawful arrest, the individual inserted herself into the situation, and in doing so physically assaulted...
Community Policing Strategy and District Deployment Model City Council Technical Briefing, Tuesday
Posted on Friday, April 26, 2024 03:18 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, April 26, 2024 3:20 pm
(Ottawa) – On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, from 4:00-5:30 pm, the Ottawa Police Service Board and the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) will host a joint technical briefing to provide Ottawa City Council with information on the Service’s new Community Policing Strategy and District Deployment Model, which has a targeted soft launch in early May.
The technical briefing will consist of a presentation and an opportunity for City Council to ask the Service...