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Fatal collision on Bank Street near Parkway Road, police seeking witnesses
Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 10:50 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 10:50 am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Unit is seeking witnesses to a fatal collision involving a pedestrian that occurred last night on Bank Street.
At approximately 5:15 pm, police were called to Bank Street south of Parkway Road in response to a collision involving a driver having struck a pedestrian.
The 47-year-old female pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Investigators would like to speak with anyone...
Charges After Downtown Street is Blocked During Demonstration
Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 08:43 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 8:43 am
(Ottawa)— Four people were arrested last evening during a pro-Palestine demonstration in the downtown core after they ignored directions from police and blocked a street.
The demonstrators had gathered on Elgin Street at approximately 5:00 p.m. during rush hour and were advised by the Police Liaison Team members multiple times that they would need to limit their demonstration to the sidewalk and not obstruct traffic. Demonstrators...
Charges laid in Hate-Motivated incident on LRT
Posted on Monday, November 18, 2024 04:28 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, November 18, 2024 4:30 pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service East Criminal Investigation Section has charged two men in relation to a hate motivated assault on an east bound Light Rail Transit train near Tremblay Station.
On November 16th at approximately 6:40 pm the victim was riding on the train when the two accused approached and engaged in conversation. Unprovoked, the two accused began to assault the victim while uttering hate-filled and derogatory...
Enhanced Integrated Enforcement: Community Safety Traffic Initiative Results from November 13th
Posted on Monday, November 18, 2024 03:05 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, November 18th, 2024, 3:05 PM
(Ottawa) — On Wednesday, November 13th, 2024, as part of the Ottawa Police Service’s Enhanced Integrated Enforcement approach to community safety, the Carlington Neighbourhood Resource Team (NRT) partnered with the OPS Traffic Unit to address ongoing traffic complaints in the Carlington community.
Officers focused their enforcement efforts on Merivale Road, Kirkwood Avenue, Carling Avenue, and Fisher Avenue, which were identified as...
Serious collision on Lester Road and Airport Parkway, police seeking witnesses
Posted on Monday, November 18, 2024 02:33 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, November 18, 2024 2:35 pm
(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Unit is seeking witnesses to a collision that occurred on Friday, November 15th, which resulted in serious injuries.
At approximately 3:30 pm, emergency crews responded to a collision in the Lester Road and Airport Parkway area, involving a cyclist and a vehicle.
Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision or may have dashcam footage of this incident and...