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Charges laid in Clarence Street Shooting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, November 8, 2023   12:40 pm 

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit has charged a youth in the June 10th shooting on Clarence Street that resulted in four victims sustaining serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The Guns and Gangs Unit in collaboration with Neighbourhood Resource Teams, the Repeat Offender Provincial Enforcement Unit (ROPE), and with assistance from the Toronto Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit and Emergency Task Force...

Draft 2024 Budget

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...

Investigation Continues into Daytime Shooting on Bank Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, November 7, 2023   2:15 pm

(Ottawa) - The Ottawa Police Guns and Gangs Unit continues to investigate a brazen daytime shooting that occurred yesterday in Centretown.

At approximately 1:30 pm, Neighbourhood Resource Team (NRT) officers were patrolling in the area of Bank Street and Gilmour Street when they heard gunshots and observed multiple males fleeing the area.

Officers began a foot chase and were able to arrest the responsible individuals and locate the victim,...

Fatal Collision on Walkley Road near Heatherington Road: Police Seeking Witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, November 7, 2023   12:41 pm

(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Investigations Unit is seeking witnesses to a fatal collision that occurred last night.

At approximately 8:40 pm, officers were called to Walkley Road between Heatherington and Heron Roads in response to a collision involving a motor vehicle and pedestrian.

A 65-year-old male succumbed to critical injuries suffered in the collision.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who...

Charges laid in Hate-Motivated incident

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, November 6, 2023  3:15 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Hate and Bias Crime Unit has charged an individual in relation to harassment and a threatening phone call to a religious leader.

At approximately 3:30 pm on November 3rd, officers commenced an investigation when a complaint was received. The suspect was identified and arrested on November 4th.

The 29-year-old man has been charged with various hate-motivated offences and he is scheduled to appear in court...