Charges laid in hate-motivated incident
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 1:20 p.m.
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Hate and Bias Crime Unit has charged a 19-year-old Ottawa woman in relation to this incident.
- Criminal Harassment (2 counts)
- Mischief – interfering with lawful use, enjoyment, or operation of property (3 counts)
- Uttering threats (2 counts)
- Assault
- Breach of Peace Bond
She is scheduled to appear in court on April 30.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, April 27, 2026 1:30 p.m.
Woman arrested following hate-motivated incident on OC Transpo bus
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Hate and Bias Crime Unit is investigating a hate-motivated incident that occurred on an OC Transpo bus on April 26, 2026.
At approximately 10:35 a.m., a woman boarded a bus at the OC Transpo Station located at 1360 Bank Street and began verbally confronting two passengers, uttering racial slurs and making threats. When another passenger intervened, he was assaulted.
OC Transpo Special Constables attended and arrested the suspect, who was then held for the OPS.
She remains in custody and will appear in court today.
The Hate and Bias Crime Unit has taken carriage of the investigation, which remains ongoing. Investigators are working to identify and speak with additional witnesses.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Hate and Bias Crime Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 2015.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or online at crimestoppers.ca.
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