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Two arrests in demonstration-related investigations
Posted on Tuesday, February 01, 2022 03:30 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, February 1, 2022 8:45pm
(Ottawa) – Today, the Ottawa Police Service arrested and charged Matthew DORKEN, 29 year old, of Ottawa, with Mischief under $5000. On January 29th, a man caused mischief to property. He was not arrested at the time in order to avoid a larger confrontation.
On January 30th, Andre J LACASSE, 37 year old, of Ottawa, was charged with Carry a Weapon to a Public Meeting under the Criminal Code of Canada.
With respect to the demonstration, the...
Chief Peter Sloly remarks during Media availability - January 31, 2022
Posted on Monday, January 31, 2022 02:45 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, January 31, 2022 7:45pm
Chief Peter Sloly remarks during Media availability - January 31, 2022
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(Ottawa)—Good afternoon. I want to thank the Mayor and the Chair for their comments that preceded mine.
I want to provide you with an update since the last media session we held on Friday, before the commencement of the core of the demonstrations that arrived in the nation's capital.
At that last media briefing, you will recall that we described this...
Update 5: Weekend Demonstration
Posted on Sunday, January 30, 2022 02:15 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, January 30, 2022 7:28pm
(Ottawa)— Throughout the weekend, the Ottawa Police Service and its partners have been actively and patiently managing a well-funded, major demonstration in the downtown core. We have seen multiple cases of disruptive, inappropriate and threatening behaviour from demonstrators.
Police are working with organizers to facilitate the safe departure of individuals and vehicles and to ensure safety.
Police are aware that many demonstrators...
Update 4: Weekend Demonstrations
Posted on Sunday, January 30, 2022 08:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, January 30, 2022 2:00pm
(Ottawa)—This afternoon, a large presence of police continues throughout the downtown core and the movement of protestors and trucks continues to be managed. Emergency lanes are being maintained.
Priorities continue to include:
- Management of traffic issues (including gridlock);
- Keeping peace and order;
- Protecting monuments; and
- Addressing threatening and/or high risk behaviour.
This work is resource intensive, and police resources are fully...
Update 3: Weekend Demonstrations
Posted on Sunday, January 30, 2022 03:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, January 30, 2022 8:10am
(Ottawa) Large crowds remained in the downtown core throughout the night and were actively managed by police. Officers encountered several challenges with demonstrators, including sporadic road blockages by trucks, which officers worked to clear.
These high-risk situations were de-escalated and resolved with no arrests.
Police are patrolling throughout the downtown core, managing the movement of protestors and trucks.
We are also...