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Beware of distraction thefts targeting jewellery, wallets, phones, purse contents

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 17, 2025         10:59 a.m.

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service is warning the public about recent distraction thefts across the city.

Suspects often approach individuals who are alone in public spaces, particularly in parking lots, and engage in conversation under false pretenses — such as asking for directions or offering a gift.

In many cases, they attempt to place a piece of jewellery, such as a necklace, around the person’s neck while distracting them....

Charged officer suspended without pay

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 17, 2025   10:14 a.m.

(Ottawa) — After reviewing the conditions of judicial release, Charlene (JenJen) ABELLA has been suspended without pay in accordance with the provisions of the Community Safety and Policing Act.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Friday, April 11, 2025   2:02 p.m.

Charges laid against Ottawa Police Officer

(Ottawa) — An Ottawa Police Service (OPS) member has been charged with six (6)

Charges laid in armed robbery of a jewellery store; seeking additional suspects

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 17, 2025            8:55 a.m.

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service has charged an Ottawa man in connection with an armed robbery at jewellery store inside the Bayshore Mall. Four suspects from this robbery are still at large.

Adriano PALMIERI, 29, is charged with:

• Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
• Robbery
• Possess weapon dangerous to public peace
• Possess prohibited weapon knowing no authority

On March 9, 2025, at approximately 11:05 a.m., four male suspects...

Ottawa Police Service Hosts 44th Annual North American Police Soccer Tournament

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 16th, 2025           9:05 a.m.

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is proud to announce that it will host the 44th Annual North American Police Soccer Tournament (NAPST) on September 10th to 12th, 2025, in Ottawa.

This event will bring together police officers from across North America to compete in a series of soccer matches designed to foster camaraderie, teamwork, and physical fitness among law enforcement officers. Additionally, the tournament...