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OPS member charged with Assault

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 2, 2023   4:38 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Professional Standards Unit has charged a constable with assault following an on-duty incident that occurred on November 6, 2022.

Cst. Muhammad Omair Khan, 41 years old of Ottawa, has been charged with one count of Assault.

The charge relates to an allegation of assault against a youth who was in police custody.

Khan was released pending a court date on June 22, 2023.

The member has been assigned to...

Suspect identified in Centretown break and enter

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 2, 2023  2:30 pm

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

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

The investigation continues.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 2, 2023   11:15 am

Suspect to identify in Centretown break and enter

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service Break and...

Suspect to identify in voyeurism incident on Eagleson Road

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, May 1, 2023   2:30 pm

(Ottawa) — The West Criminal Investigations Section is seeking the public’s help in identifying a male suspect following a voyeurism incident that occurred on April 16th, at approximately 1:40 pm at a store located in the 700 block of Eagleson Road.

A woman noticed that a man was seen trying to take a picture under her skirt.  She told the man to stop, and he immediately left the premises. 

The male suspect is described as dark skin possibly...

Two people charged per the CDSA following the execution of a warrant in the West end

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, April 28, 2023   12:00 pm

(Ottawa) — In March, members of the Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit received information in regard to an Ottawa man trafficking CDSA (Controlled Drugs and Substances Act) substances in the City of Ottawa and an investigation commenced.

Two Section 11 CDSA Search Warrants were sought and granted for the residence on Jackdaw Avenue and a 2016 Infiniti QX60.  With the assistance of the Tactical Unit, Surveillance Unit and West NRT,...

Suspect to identify in Rideau Street Robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 26, 2023  3:30 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is looking to identify a suspect involved in a commercial robbery on April 15 in the 200 block of Rideau Street.

At approximately 2:00 pm, a lone male entered a store and concealed products on him.

A staff member approached the suspect, and a struggle ensued. The suspect assaulted the staff member and fled the area on foot.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 35-40 years...