News
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OPS concludes investigation into tragic Mandevilla Crescent deaths
The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit has completed its investigation into the deaths of two young boys found at a Mandevilla Crescent residence on June 29, 2026.
Jul 21, 2026
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Crossbow bolt lodged in Orléans home; person identified
The Ottawa Police Service has concluded its investigation into a crossbow bolt that was discovered lodged in the back of a home on Plainhill Drive in Orléans.
Jul 21, 2026
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Prioritize Water Safety for National Drowning Prevention Week
In recognition of National Drowning Prevention Week (NDPW), the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is reminding residents and visitors to make water safety a top priority when heading to local beaches, pools, rivers, and waterways this summer.
Jul 20, 2026
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Joint human trafficking investigation leads to three arrests; police seek additional victims
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Provincial Anti-Human Trafficking Unit East Team, in partnership with the Ottawa Police Service through the Intelligence-led Joint Forces Strategy (IJFS), is seeking additional victims following a lengthy multi-jurisdictional human trafficking investigation that resulted in the arrest of three men from the Ottawa area.
Jul 20, 2026
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Market safety initiative continues in ByWard Market and Downtown Rideau: July 17-18
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS), together with City of Ottawa enforcement partners, continued targeted safety and enforcement activities in the ByWard Market and Downtown Rideau area on Friday, July 17, and Saturday, July 18.
Jul 20, 2026
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Police seize 86,000 unstamped cigarettes and cannabis from Montreal Road business
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has seized approximately 86,000 unstamped cigarettes, cannabis and other regulated products following an investigation into an illicit tobacco retailer on Montreal Road.
Jul 17, 2026
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