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Suspects to identify in Barrhaven mischief
Posted on Thursday, February 02, 2023 01:15 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, February 2, 2023 1:15 pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service West Criminal Investigators are looking to identify three suspects involved in a mischief incident on August 28, 2022, in the 3700 block of Strandherd Drive.
At approximately 6:30 pm, a man confronted three individuals attempting to steal from a local store. After a brief exchange of words, the man returned to his vehicle, however, he was followed by the three suspects.
One suspect pushed the...
21 Officers recognized at February 1st Badge Ceremony
Posted on Wednesday, February 01, 2023 03:30 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, February 1st 2023 3:30pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) welcomed 21 new recruits at a Badge Ceremony today.
The newest recruit class comes with a wealth of prior experience that includes outreach work with youth or at the Ottawa Mission, work within Canada’s military, developing programming for residents with special needs, law and engineering degrees, or previous work with the OPS as a Special Constable or an auxiliary volunteer.
“One...
Person of interest to identify in suspicious incident on Kristin Way
Posted on Wednesday, February 01, 2023 02:10 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, February 1st 2023 2:10 pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Section is seeking public assistance to identify a person of interest who may have information about a suspicious incident last December.
On December 21st, 2022, a man followed a woman from Montreal Road and Brittany Drive into an apartment building on Kristin Way.
The person of interest may have information about the ongoing investigation (see photo).
Anyone...
Ottawa Police Service Draft 2023 Budget
Posted on Wednesday, February 01, 2023 08:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 8:45am
Ottawa Police Service Draft 2023 Budget focuses on investments in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; the City’s Community Safety and Well-being Plan; staffing; and modernization
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) tabled its 2023 Draft Operating and Capital Budget with the Ottawa Police Services Board (OPSB) at a special meeting of the Board this morning.
“This Draft Budget is designed to make strategic...
Wanted Suspect in the homicide on Saratoga Place arrested
Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 05:40 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, January 31, 2023 5:40pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit is advising that Joshua BRENNAN was arrested in Ottawa.
He is scheduled to appear in court tomorrow.
The Ottawa Police wishes to thank the public and the media for their assistance.
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