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Man charged in assault in Kanata
Posted on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 02:15 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 2:15 pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Hate & Bias Crime Unit has charged a man following an investigation into an assault that occurred on October 18, 2023, in the 500 block of Terry Fox Drive.
At approximately 6:15 am, the suspect, while at a gas pump at a gas station, engaged in an altercation with another client. The suspect assaulted the victim and made antisemitic statements.
The victim sustained minor injuries.
A 50-year-old man of...
Suspect to identify in Hunt Club Road Robbery
Posted on Friday, November 10, 2023 01:40 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, November 10, 2023 1:40 pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is looking for public assistance to identify the suspect of a commercial robbery that occurred on October 26th in the 600 block of Hunt Club Road.
At approximately 1:20 am, a suspect entered the commercial business, and went to the side of the cashier, broke the door and gained access to behind the counter. The suspect also assaulted the cashier before taking several packages of cigarettes...
Ottawa Police break ground on new South Facility
Posted on Thursday, November 09, 2023 03:25 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, November 9, 2023 3:28 p.m.
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Services Board and the Ottawa Police Service were excited to break ground on the new South Facility today at 3505 Prince of Wales Drive.
“The 218,000 square foot, three-storey facility will bring police services and public safety closer to the growing communities in the south end of Ottawa,” stated Chief Eric Stubbs. “It will provide an inclusive, equitable, and safe space to serve all City residents and...
Police warn of potential rise in Residential Thefts targeting South-Asian Communities during Diwali
Posted on Thursday, November 09, 2023 02:52 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, November 9, 2023 2:52 pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police would like to remind families celebrating Diwali to be mindful of the increased potential for break ins and thefts of valuables during this time of year.
In past years, several break ins to homes belonging to members of South-Asian communities have occurred around Diwali. As a result, investigators believe members of these communities may have been specifically targeted during the festive period.
Most of the...
Draft 2024 Budget
Posted on Wednesday, November 08, 2023 08:42 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 8:42am
Draft 2024 Budget focused on New Staffing Plan, Operational Stability, Delivering on OPSB’s strategic priorities
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) tabled its 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budget with the Ottawa Police Services Board (OPSB) at a special meeting of the Board this morning.
The development of the Draft 2024 Budget was heavily guided by public feedback gathered through months of consultation this summer. That feedback...