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Survivor thanks officer: “That day she was my guardian angel”
Posted on Monday, January 06, 2020 06:30 AM
On December 5th, 2019 a 71 year old man was shopping at the Loblaws on McArthur Avenue when an employee saw the man clutch his chest and collapse. CPR was started while other employees called 911 and got the defibrillator. They delivered a shock and continued CPR while awaiting first responders.
Two Ottawa Police officers arrived to the emergency call first. They, along with an off-duty fire fighter who was in the store, took over resuscitation efforts and successfully revived the man....
Seeking witnesses in March Rd fatal collision investigation
Posted on Monday, January 06, 2020 04:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, January 6, 2020, 9:15am
(Ottawa) –The Ottawa Police Collisions Investigations Unit is seeking witnesses to a fatal collision that occurred on Sunday January 5th.
At approximately 4:00am, a single vehicle collision occurred at March Road and Herzberg Road. A 38 year old woman was transported with life threatening injuries. She succumbed to her injuries in hospital.
Investigators are seeking witnesses in regards to this collision.
Anyone with information regarding...
Shooting investigation on Willow Creek Circle
Posted on Thursday, January 02, 2020 03:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, January 2, 2020 8:56am
(Ottawa) –The Ottawa Police is investigating a shooting inside a residence in the 100 block of Willow Creek Circle that occurred at 4:30am on January 1, 2020.
No one was injured. Three people were arrested and have been released. There are no outstanding suspects.
Investigators are looking to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the incident.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Ottawa Police Service Guns...
Police warning of the dangers of thin ice “No ice is safe ice”
Posted on Monday, December 30, 2019 07:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, December 30, 2019 12:45pm
(Ottawa)–The Ottawa Police Service has received multiple calls regarding people venturing out onto the ice this past weekend and is reminding residents of the many dangers that may arise due to thin ice.
Even though temperatures have been below zero, the ice remains thin in many areas and presents hidden dangers.
The Marine Dive and Trails Unit is offering safety advice to keep Ottawa residents out of danger:
- Ice is inherently dangerous at...
Fatal Collision on Woodridge Crescent
Posted on Monday, December 30, 2019 04:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, December 30, 2019 9:24am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Collisions Investigation Unit is investigation a collision between an OCTranspo Bus and a pedestrian that occurred at 10:49pm on Friday December 27, 2019 in the 1-100 block of Woodridge Crescent.
The pedestrian, a 53 year old man, suffered life-threatening injuries and succumbed to his injuries on scene.
The investigation is ongoing at this time.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call...