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Charges laid in West End shooting incident
Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 01:28 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 19, 2023 1:30 pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service West Criminal Investigations Section has charged an 18-year-old Ottawa resident following a shooting incident in the 2900 block of DuMaurier Avenue on September 18.
At approximately 9:30am, patrol officers responded to reports of a shooting in the area of DuMaurier Avenue and Ramsey Crescent.
In the afternoon, officers located the suspect responsible for this shooting at a nearby residence. He was...
Regina Street Shooting Investigation
Posted on Sunday, September 17, 2023 02:50 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, September 17, 2023 2:48 pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred on Sunday, September 17.
At approximately 1:00 a.m., officers responded to a shooting call in the 2600 block of Regina Street.
One victim was located with gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information, cell phone footage, or...

Wounded Warriors Canada, National Service Dogs, Pair Peer Support Dog with Ottawa Police Service
Posted on Saturday, September 16, 2023 02:30 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, September 16, 2023
(Ottawa) – Wounded Warriors Canada is proud to announce that NSD Cindy, a three-year-old black lab, has been placed with Ottawa Police Service.
Cindy, a graduate of National Service Dogs’ Canine Assisted Intervention Program, has been donated to OPS thanks to funding provided by Wounded Warriors Canada as part of their ongoing efforts to support First Responders in the aftermath of critical incidents and to minimize occupational stress injuries....
Private plane stolen and crashed at the Rockcliffe Airport
Posted on Friday, September 15, 2023 11:09 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, September 15, 2023 11:10 am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service East Investigations Unit has charged a man following the theft of an airplane from the Rockcliffe Airport.
Police received a call for service about a single plane crash at Rockcliffe Airport last evening at 6:39 p.m.
A man gained access to the grounds and stole a privately owned aircraft. He attempted to fly the plane from the airport but gained minimal air and then crashed, striking two parked planes in...
Suspect to identify in Baseline Rd Robbery
Posted on Friday, September 15, 2023 09:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, September 15, 2023 9:15 am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigations Unit is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect involved in a robbery that occurred on July 4 in the 1300 block of Baseline Road.
At approximately 9:10 pm, a male suspect, while attempting to exit the store with unpaid merchandise, assaulted multiple employees.
Shortly after, the suspect returned and assaulted another employee and then fled in a grey Mazda CX-5.