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Suspect to identify in Woodroffe Avenue Robbery
Posted on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 10:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:14pm
(Ottawa) — The Robbery Unit is looking for public assistance to identify a man involved in a Robbery in the 1500 block of Woodroffe Avenue on March 14th, 2021.
At approximately 11:40pm, a lone man entered a business, assaulted the cashier, and took an undisclosed amount of money from the cash register. The cashier did not sustain serious injuries.
The suspect is described as a Black man in his early to mid-20’s, approximately 5’9” (175cm), and...
Maya Spitz: I grew up with an appreciation for, and desire to learn about other cultures
Posted on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 07:30 AM
My family comes from two cultures which had emerged from the hardships of World War Two and set off to live in a third unfamiliar culture. My mother was from Japan, my father from Germany, but he had recently emigrated to Canada. He trained as a precision mechanic with Siemens but in Canada completed studies to become a teacher.
My parents met in Tokyo while my father took a break to do a world trip. Despite neither speaking the other’s language, they clearly found a way to communicate as he...
Shooting investigation at Karsh and Southland; police seeking witnesses
Posted on Monday, May 17, 2021 09:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, May 17, 2021 1:31pm
(Ottawa) — Saturday, Frontline Patrol officers responded to a call for service about possible shots heard sometime between 5:00-6:00am in the area of Karsh Drive and Southland Crescent.
Officers found evidence that a vehicle had been damaged by bullets. No one was injured.
The Guns and Gangs Unit is leading the investigation and seeking witnesses.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Guns and Gangs Unit at 613-236-1222...
Hog's Back shooting investigation: seeking witnesses
Posted on Friday, May 14, 2021 05:30 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 14, 2021 9:33pm
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred this evening.
At approximately 7:24pm, Frontline patrol officers responded to a call regarding a shooting in the area of the boat launch at Hog’s Back. Vehicles were seen leaving the area. There are no known injuries at this time.
Investigators would like to speak with anyone who may have information about this incident.
Anyone with information about...
Officer teams up with local company to publish kids’ stories to connect with youth during Covid
Posted on Friday, May 14, 2021 06:15 AM
An Ottawa Police Service officer, looking for new ways to connect with local youth in the face of Covid restrictions, spearheaded the resurgence of a literary program called, Grow a Writer. Now 30 kids can say they are published authors!
Sergeant Devon Archer, who works as a Neighbourhood Resource Team officer, is used to engaging with the community, but Covid restrictions have made traditional ways of connecting difficult.
“I play for the Ottawa Police Blues Soccer team, and sports are a great way...