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Commercial robbery in Stittsville: Help identify these suspects
Posted on Friday, February 28, 2025 01:51 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, February 28, 2025 1:51 p.m.
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service is asking for help to identify two suspects involved in a commercial robbery in the 100 block of Hobin Street in Stittsville on January 27th.
At approximately 11:14 p.m., the two suspects entered the store. Suspect one went behind the counter with a weapon in his right hand as suspect two stood by. Suspect one demanded money and products from staff. The suspects then left the store and ran west on...
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36 police recruits welcomed at Badge Ceremony
Posted on Thursday, February 27, 2025 03:53 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, February 27, 2025 3:53 pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) hosted a Badge Ceremony today to formally recognize 36 recruits hired in August 2024. The class was welcomed by His Worship Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, Chief Eric Stubbs and Ottawa Police Services Board Chair Salim Fakirani.
The ceremony recognizes the role of policing in the community and celebrates each officer’s achievements. The recruits bring diverse backgrounds and skills that will enrich the...
Vehicle to identify in Carp Road theft
Posted on Thursday, February 27, 2025 01:43 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, February 27, 2025 1:22 pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police West Criminal Investigation Section is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect vehicle that was involved in a theft from a storage yard on February 9th in the 2500 block of Carp Road.
At approximately 2:45am, the two suspects entered the property by cutting the lock on the gates, they then proceeded to steal a mobile generator and trailer estimated to be worth over $125,000. They then left the...
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$100 counterfeit bills are circulating in Ottawa
Posted on Thursday, February 27, 2025 10:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, February 27, 2025 10:00 a.m.
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is asking Ottawa residents to be on the lookout for counterfeit $100 bills after receiving reports of fake currency being used in several ongoing investigations.
Since December 2024, the Ottawa Police Fraud Unit has received multiple reports of counterfeit currency. These bills are often used without retailers noticing, only to be identified as counterfeit later.
Here are some ways to...
Child mental health: “OPS made it manageable.”
Posted on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 04:55 PM
For the purpose of confidentiality as this involves a young person, the names of the people involved will not be published. Throughout this story, they will be referred to as mother (mom) and daughter (child).
“Attention neighbours,” a sign says on the front door of Mom’s place. “A child with mental health needs lives here; you may hear screaming or banging at any time of day. Please be understanding. We thank you.”
If you step into this home, you will find lock boxes screwed to the walls where...
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