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Seeking witnesses and video footage of the Meadowlands Drive shooting
Posted on Friday, November 22, 2019 10:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, November 22, 2019 3:50pm
(Ottawa)— Ottawa Police Guns and Gangs investigators are seeking witnesses in relation to the shooting in the 1300 block of Meadowlands Drive that occurred this past Wednesday.
If you were in the area, including the parking lot of Movati on November 20th between the hours of 5:00am and 6:30am, investigators would like to speak with you.
Likewise, if you have dash cam video or cell phone video footage that was taken during those same...
Blog: Police visit to couple’s home changes how they treat one another
Posted on Friday, November 22, 2019 05:30 AM
A call to police by a concerned neighbour about a loud argument in the apartment next door resulted in an overwhelmed couple finding new ways to cope.
The call in late October was taken by Sgt. Jeff Simpson, a 20-year vet of the Ottawa Police Service. “First of all, I commend the neighbour who called police immediately so we could deal with it. You never know when a simple argument can escalate into something more serious.”
In speaking to the couple, Sgt. Simpson learned they were sleep-deprived...
Right Place, Right Time: Neighbourhood team stops Crime in Progress
Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2019 04:00 AM
The new Neighbourhood Resource Team (NRT) nabbed a hit and run suspect with the help of Patrol and Traffic officers as well as members of the public.
They were working in Vanier at 12:30 pm Tuesday when a 911 call came in for a hit and run collision on Montreal Rd. A vehicle traveling westbound had turned suddenly in front of an eastbound car and the driver took off before police arrived.
The NRT, along with Traffic and Patrol officers, searched the area and located the suspect vehicle abandoned....
Traffic Stop Race Data Collection Report and the Diversity Audit Report Findings
Posted on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 06:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, November 20, 2019 11:00am
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service released the findings of two independent reports that were commissioned by the service to address issues related to equity, diversity and inclusion today.
The Traffic Stop Race Data Collection Project Report II and the Diversity Audit were completed earlier this month and are part of the agenda for the November 25th Ottawa Police Services Board meeting.
“The reports contain difficult findings...
Male suspect to identify in Klondike Road commercial robbery
Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 11:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 4:09pm
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is looking for assistance from the public in identifying a male suspect involved in a robbery in the West End of Ottawa.
On Friday October 18, 2019, shortly after 7:00 p.m, a disguised male suspect, armed with a handgun, entered a bank in the 1100 block of Klondike Road. He approached a teller who was standing in front of the counter, pushed the teller and pointed the gun at several...
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