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Joint Strategy on Workplace Sexual Violence and Harassment Project and Safe Workplace Action Plan
Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 05:47 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 5:47pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) and the Ottawa Police Services Board (the Board) recognize that sexual violence and harassment are symptoms of a greater epidemic of gender disparity, as well as other inequities in our society that impact workplace culture. These issues which have no place in any workplace - they are damaging and debilitating to all those impacted. They limit members in bringing their...
Shots fired in Overbrook: police seeking witnesses
Posted on Monday, January 17, 2022 09:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, January 17, 2022 2:45pm
(Ottawa) – The Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred in the Overbrook area on Saturday, January 15, 2022.
At approximately 11:00pm, Frontline patrol officers responded to a call about shots fired in the 300 block of Queen Mary Street. On scene, police located an adult with injuries consistent with a gunshot wound.
The man was transported to the hospital by Ottawa Paramedic Service. He remains in critical but stable...
Vehicle Went Through Ice
Posted on Sunday, January 16, 2022 04:00 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, January 16, 2022 9:12 pm
(Ottawa) — On Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 4:30 pm, the Ottawa Police Service attended the area of Old Mill Way (near White Horse Park) to investigate a motor vehicle that had partially submerged through the ice along the Rideau River. The lone occupant was rescued by local residents by using a kayak and quick safe thinking. There were no reported injuries to the driver.
The driver was subsequently charged with one count of Dangerous...
Multiple investigations underway at scene of explosion and fire on Merivale Road
Posted on Sunday, January 16, 2022 10:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, January 16, 2022 3:36pm
(Ottawa)—The Ontario Fire Marshal, the Office of the Chief Coroner/Ontario Forensic Pathology Service and the Ottawa Police Service continue their respective investigations into the devastating explosion and fire that occurred at 1995 Merivale Road on January 13th.
This afternoon, the three agencies participated in a Technical Briefing for media and shared this information.
We continue to support the families of all those involved. Our...
Sexual Assault in the Manor Park area, police seeking witnesses
Posted on Friday, January 14, 2022 09:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, January 14, 2022 3:00pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Section is investigating a sexual assault that occurred on Hemlock Road on January 13th, 2022.
At approximately 6:40pm, the woman was walking alone when she was approached from behind by an unknown man. The man continued to walk with the victim a short distance before pushing her to the ground and sexually assaulting her. The female was able to scream during the...