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Always ready: off-duty officer saves a man's life
Posted on Friday, May 23, 2025 05:32 PM
It was supposed to be a quiet family day out on the Ottawa River. The sun shone brightly over the Sandbar—a secluded spot near the Portage dam, accessible only by boat. Tactical Officer Kevin Brown was there with his family, playing frisbee and enjoying the peaceful setting. What started as a normal summer afternoon turned into a life-saving operation that would test every bit of his training.
Brown had briefly returned to his boat when something caught his eye. A man he’d seen earlier playing...
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31 New Recruits join the Ottawa Police Service at Badge Ceremony
Posted on Friday, May 23, 2025 03:25 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 23, 2025 3: 25 p.m.
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) proudly welcomed 31 new recruits today during a Badge Ceremony held to recognize those hired in November 2024. The event was attended by Chief Eric Stubbs, Ottawa Police Service Board Chair Salim Fakirani, and Ottawa Police Association representative Barmak Anvari.
The Badge Ceremony marks a significant milestone in each recruit’s journey to becoming a police officer and underscores the vital role of...
Suspects to identify in downtown assault
Posted on Friday, May 23, 2025 11:11 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 23, 2025 10:40 a.m.
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police is investigating an assault that occurred on April 12, between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. near the intersection of Metcalfe Street and Laurier Avenue West.
A group of 3-5 individuals were reportedly verbally harassing an individual when a bystander intervened. The bystander was then physically assaulted by members of the group.
Suspect #1 wore a face mask, dark clothing, grey shoes, black gloves, a scarf and a green baseball...
The ripple effect: How two officers changed the future of maternity leave in policing
Posted on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 04:19 PM
When Paddye Magill and Carrie Archibald joined forces through the Women's Internal Network and Support (WIN+S) group at the Ottawa Police Service (OPS), they had no idea their collaboration would spark national change.
Both mothers and seasoned officers, they bonded over a shared frustration: despite the years between their pregnancies, the challenges they faced during maternity leave remained unchanged.
When Magill spotted a pregnant colleague in the hallway, she didn’t hesitate. “I’d bolt...
Woman charged in 2024 homicide of Ottokie Kelly
Posted on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 04:10 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 4:10 pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit has arrested and charged a woman in relation to the arson that killed 51-year-old Ottokie Kelly on October 8, 2024.
Naveen ALKHALIL, 47-years-old, of Ottawa, has been charged with the following:
- First-degree murder
- Arson disregard for human life
- Arson causing bodily harm
- Arson causing property damage
- Possession of incendiary material for arson
She will appear in court later today.
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