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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, January 23, 2019        2:36pm  (Ottawa) – In July of 2018, the Ottawa Police Service requested that the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conduct an independent investigation into audio recordings that surfaced on social media.
Today, the OPP charged Ottawa Police Sgt. Matthew Skof with Breach of Trust and Obstruct Justice contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.
The member has now been suspended. 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, January 22, 2019     11:31pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is currently investigating a shooting that took place on the 200 block of St. Jacques Street. 
At approximately 6:30pm, multiple shots were fired into a residence. A 33 year old female who was inside was struck in the shoulder and was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. 
It is believed that this residence was...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, January 22, 2019      4:30pm  (Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Missing Persons Unit is still seeking public assistance to locate missing Susan Kuplu. A picture of the winter jacket that she is known to wear is now available (see picture).
Anyone with information on the current whereabouts of Susan is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service tip line at 613-236-1222, ext. 5477 or by e-mail at mcm@ottawapolice.ca...
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 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, January 21, 2019     3:31pm 
(Ottawa) – On January 19, 2019 at 9:30pm, a collision occurred at the intersection of Catherine and Metcalfe Streets and it was witnessed by an off-duty police officer. The officer approached the scene and called 9-1-1 in relation to minor injuries. 
When frontline officers arrived, they questioned the drivers and one became non cooperative and refused to identify himself....
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 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, January 21, 2019      12:10pm 
(Ottawa) – On Sunday, January 20, at approximately 10:00am, a woman entered a bar restaurant establishment in the 100 block of Montreal Road.  She sat down close to the cash register and when an opportunity presented itself, an undetermined amount of money was taken.  
A short foot pursuit ensued between the woman and a staff member. She was apprehended...
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