Meet Kelly Fontil — a master tailor whose craftsmanship has quietly supported the Ottawa Police Service for decades.
Originally from Haiti, Kelly joined his mother in Canada in 1984. One day, walking through the ByWard Market, he stopped into Mendel Good’s tailor store, and struck up a conversation with owner. That conversation changed his life. Mr. Good offered him a job.
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) executed two search warrants at unlicensed cannabis dispensaries in the city’s west end on February 20, 2026, following reports that they were operating without licenses contrary to the Cannabis Control Act.
At approximately 9:25 a.m., members of the West Neighbourhood Resource Team (NRT), with support from the Central Neighbourhood Resource Team, Tactical Unit and Drug Unit, carried out a Provincial Offences Act warrant in the 200 block of Richmond Road.
The moment Cst. Fern John-Simon stepped into Dr. F.J. McDonald School, a positive impact was felt.
The invitation came after a teacher saw her on television and immediately reached out, asking her to be a Black History Month guest of honour.
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is hosting a service-wide event to showcase the many career paths and opportunities available within OPS.
Titled “What is Possible at OPS”, the event will give members of the public the chance to learn about a variety of roles within the Service, speak directly with teams, and gain insight into career pathways across youth programs, volunteer positions, sworn officers, and civilian roles.
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is requesting the public’s assistance to identify one of the suspects linked to a home invasion and carjacking that occurred on Saturday, February 14th at approximately 2:10 a.m. in the area of Woodroffe Avenue and Tallwood Drive.
The suspect is described as Black. At the time of the home invasion, he was wearing eyeglasses, a black puffer coat and dark pants and shoes.
The Ottawa Police Service proudly hosted another successful Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics Ontario, with members, community partners, and supporters coming together in a show of courage and community spirit.
Thanks to the generosity of participants, donors and sponsors, this year’s event raised more than $63,000 for Special Olympics Ontario and its athletes and families across the province.
Ottawa, ON — The Ottawa Police Service is investigating the discovery of human remains in the area of Rideau Road and Albion Road.
On November 8, 2025, officers responded to reports of possible human remains in the area.
(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has charged a 46-year-old man following an investigation into a hate-motivated road rage incident.
On February 7, 2026, Hate and Bias Crime Unit investigators were notified of a road rage interaction in which the suspect engaged in aggressive behaviour toward another driver while uttering hate-motivated comments.
(Ottawa) - The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has charged a 71-year-old man in connection with sexual related offences.
Members of the OPS Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit (SACA) began an investigation in early January, involving one male victim.
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a commercial robbery on January 14th in the 600 block of Kirkwood Avenue.
At approximately 3:30 p.m., the woman walked through the store and filled a baby stroller full of products and exited without paying.
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Phone: 613-236-1222 (non-emergency)
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