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Suspects to identify in downtown assault

Suspects to identify in downtown assault

Posted on Friday, May 23, 2025 11:11 AM

Breaking News General

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 23, 2025  10:40 a.m.

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police is investigating an assault that occurred on April 12, between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. near the intersection of Metcalfe Street and Laurier Avenue West.

A group of 3-5 individuals were reportedly verbally harassing an individual when a bystander intervened. The bystander was then physically assaulted by members of the group.

Suspect #1 wore a face mask, dark clothing, grey shoes, black gloves, a scarf and a green baseball...

Cst. Paddye Magill and Cst. Carrie Archibald

The ripple effect: How two officers changed the future of maternity leave in policing

Posted on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 04:19 PM

Breaking News General Our Ottawa

This article was edited on May 30, 2025, to reflect the exact terms of the collective agreement.

When Paddye Magill and Carrie Archibald joined forces through the Women's Internal Network and Support (WIN+S) group at the Ottawa Police Service (OPS), they had no idea their collaboration would spark national change.

Both mothers and seasoned officers, they bonded over a shared frustration: despite the years between their pregnancies, the challenges they faced during maternity leave remained...





















Woman charged in 2024 homicide of Ottokie Kelly

Posted on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 04:10 PM

Breaking News General

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 21, 2025          4:10 pm  

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit has arrested and charged a woman in relation to the arson that killed 51-year-old Ottokie Kelly on October 8, 2024.

Naveen ALKHALIL, 47-years-old, of Ottawa, has been charged with the following:

  • First-degree murder
  • Arson disregard for human life
  • Arson causing bodily harm
  • Arson causing property damage
  • Possession of incendiary material for arson

She will appear in court later today.

- 30 –



Illegal cannabis dispensary closed by OPS on Dalhousie Street

Posted on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 09:00 AM

Breaking News General

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 21, 2025  9:00 a.m.

(Ottawa) — A cannabis dispensary operating without a valid provincial licence has been shut down by the Ottawa Police Service (OPS). Officers seized illegal products and drug trafficking materials during the operation.

On May 14, 2025, officers from the Central District Neighbourhood Resource Team (NRT), with support from East NRT, the Drug Unit, and Tactical Unit, executed a search warrant in the 400 block of Dalhousie Street. The warrant...

Ottawa Police Service introduces new Mounted Unit

Posted on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 03:20 PM

Breaking News General Our Ottawa

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 20, 2025  3:20 p.m.

(Ottawa) — Today, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, Police Service Board Vice Chair Marty Carr, and Chief Eric Stubbs officially introduced the new Ottawa Police Mounted Unit. This launch of the Unit marks an important step in enhancing public safety and operational efficiency, reflecting the Ottawa Police Service's commitment to improving community engagement and meeting diverse policing needs across the city.

Supported by funding from the Ontario...

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