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Officer saves woman from drowning in Vanier
Posted on Monday, August 12, 2019 12:00 PM
August 2019
By Carol Macpherson
Constable Laura Monette has been an Ottawa Police Service (OPS) officer for less than a year, but she has quickly learned you never know what you will encounter during a shift.
She was on patrol in the Vanier area on July 29 when she was called to an apartment complex for a possible drowning.
“When there’s a 911 call, all emergency services respond and I happened to arrive first,” said Cst. Monette.
A woman was at the bottom of an indoor swimming pool, about ten feet...
OPS Pipe and Drum band entertains audiences around the world for 50 years
Posted on Thursday, August 08, 2019 12:00 PM
By Carol Macpherson
This year, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Pipe and Drum band celebrates 50 years of entertaining, competition and community service.
Founded in 1969 by Constable David Grant who joined the Ottawa Police Service in the 1950’s, David was a long-time lead drummer for the Cameron Highlanders when he saw the connection between police community relations and music. Proud of his Scottish heritage, he sought to form a pipe and drum band that[RG1] would bring the two together.
“There...
Suspects to identify for a break and enter on Champagne Avenue
Posted on Thursday, August 08, 2019 05:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, August 8, 2019 9:44am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is investigating a residential break and enter and is seeking the public’s assistance to identify the suspects responsible.
On March 26, 2019 at approximately 1:00am, a male suspect and a female suspect, gained access to a residential apartment building situated in the 100 block of Champagne Avenue South. Once in the building, the suspects attempted to access several residential units.
The male suspect...
Warrant issued in online fraud investigation
Posted on Friday, August 02, 2019 09:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 02, 2019 1:21pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Organized Fraud Unit is asking for the public’s assistance in finding a man wanted for 33 fraud related charges.
The charges relate to the investigation of an online scam operated since September 2018.
Ottawa Police received complaints last year about a person who was advertising collectible toys for sale using Kijiji. The individual would direct potential buyers to send an email cash transfer to purchase...
Males to identify to assist with ongoing investigation
Posted on Friday, July 26, 2019 05:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, July 26, 2019 9:32am
(Ottawa) – The Central Criminal Investigations Unit is seeking the public’s assistance to identify seven (7) males in the pictures.
Further information on the incident under investigation will not be disclosed at this time so as not to jeopardize the integrity of the investigation.
Anyone with information regarding the identity of the males is asked to call the Ottawa Police Central Criminal Investigations Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5166.