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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...
Man charged in Workplace fatality
Posted on Thursday, April 25, 2024 01:35 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 25, 2024 1:35 pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service West Criminal Investigative Section has charged a man in relation to the death of an employee in 2023.
On May 5th, 2023, Nicholas Chenier, 20-years-old, of Ottawa, died as a result of injuries sustained while working at a residential property in the south end of Ottawa. The deceased’s name is being released with permission from the family.
An investigation into the circumstances of the death was opened. The...