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Can you identify this man?
Posted on Monday, March 17, 2025 02:15 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, March 17, 2025 2:15 p.m.
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is requesting public assistance to identify this individual in relation to a theft from a vehicle. The theft occurred at a retail location in the 1800 block of Merivale Road on February 21, 2025.
Following the theft, several fraudulent transactions were made.
Anyone with information about this incident or the individual’s identity is asked to call the West Criminal Investigations Section at 613-236-1222...
Assault investigation—help us identify this woman
Posted on Monday, March 17, 2025 01:34 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, March 17, 2025 1:32 p.m.
(Ottawa) — This woman is suspected of committing an assault at the Marketplace bus station in the area of Greenbank Road and Marketplace Avenue, on February 27th at approximately 3:50 pm.
While the victim was waiting for the bus the suspect approached and began punching and kicking them. The suspect then left the area on foot towards Marketplace Avenue.
The suspect is described as a White woman, 30-40 years old, approximately 5’7” with a slim...
Longfields Drive homicide investigation: Victim identified; man charged
Posted on Saturday, March 15, 2025 08:44 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, March 15, 2025 2:39 pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service has identified last night’s homicide victim as Kole Warren Watanabe, 27.
The Homicide Unit has charged Munyaradzi GONOUYA, 29, of Ottawa, with Second degree murder.
He appeared in court this morning.
Contact information
Anyone with information about this or any other homicide is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5493.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by...
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Two OPS officers help save nine family members in carbon monoxide tragedy
Posted on Friday, March 14, 2025 12:02 PM
It was a very cold Sunday morning just before Christmas and per Constable Nic Soontiens, it was unusually quiet.
“The sun had just come up, we grabbed our coffees, and it was an easy-going morning,” he said not knowing his day was about to take a chaotic turn.
A high priority call came in and Cst. Soontiens marked himself and his colleague, Constable Devon Ward, en route to the location.
“The dispatcher came over the air saying there were reports of males that had fallen unconscious, but it was...
Calling all local charities: Apply to be the beneficiary of the 14th annual OPS Gala
Posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 09:25 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 9:25 a.m.
(Ottawa) - The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for its 14th annual Gala to be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Rogers Centre Ottawa.
To qualify, your organization must be:
- A registered charity; and
- Provide services to Ottawa residents.
We invite those who qualify to fill out the application form at ottawapolice.ca/Gala before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, and let us...
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