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Shooting investigation: Pinson Private

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 11, 2023     9:40 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred on May 8th.

At approximately 10:00 pm, officers responded to the 1-100 block of Pinson Private in response to shots fired.

Shell casings were recovered. No injuries were reported.

Investigators are looking to speak to any witnesses who may have information about the shooting, as well as security footage.

Anyone with information about this...

Man charged in Ottawa based grandparent scam

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 10, 2023        1:05 pm

(Ottawa) – On May 5th, a woman in her 70s was contacted by phone and advised that her grandson was in trouble with the police, and that she needed to pay $10,000 for his bail.

She agreed to pay, and an unknown man went to her home to collect the money.

Days later, the woman was contacted once again, and asked for another $10,000. Alarmed, the woman contacted her son, and he called the Ottawa Police.

Frontline patrol officers attended the woman’s...

Ottawa Police takes an integrated enforcement approach to speeding & unnecessary noise

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 11:20 am

(Ottawa) — This past weekend, as part of the Integrated Enforcement Initiative, Ottawa Police continued to address aggressive driving, speeding & related noise violations in the South/East, Market & West End with a focus on popular meet-up locations including the Strandherd Drive corridor.

Over 64 charges were issued to drivers for offences including street racing/stunting/speeding, failing to stop for police, red light, improper muffler and...

Arrested: Man wanted for aggravated assault on Montreal Rd

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 1:35pm

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service is advising that Kory ROBILLARD-DELAHUNT has been located and arrested.

We wish to thank the public for their assistance.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday May 9, 2023 10:50 am

Man wanted for aggravated assault

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service East Criminal Investigations Unit is seeking public...

Suspect identified in Elgin Street Robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 5, 2023   9:25 am

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is advising that the suspect has been identified.

We wish to thank the public and media for their assistance.

The police investigation continues.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 4, 2023   12:10 pm

Suspect to identify in Elgin Street Robbery

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is...