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Serious collision on Heron Road, police seeking witnesses
Posted on Friday, April 21, 2023 03:00 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, April 21, 2023 3:00 pm
(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Unit investigators are seeking witnesses to a collision this morning April 21st, 2023 that resulted in serious injuries.
At approximately 4:50 am, officers were called to Heron Road at Data Centre Road in response to a collision involving a vehicle and an OC Transpo Bus.
The driver and passenger of the vehicle suffered life-threatening injuries and remains in critical condition.
Investigators...
Traffic disruptions in Lowertown and Sandy Hill areas Monday afternoon
Posted on Friday, April 21, 2023 01:35 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, April 21, 2023 1:35 pm
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service would like to advise the community that traffic disruptions are expected on Monday, April 24th when demonstrations are scheduled to occur.
Demonstrators will be marching from approximately 12noon until 4:00pm along Wellington, Rideau, Wurtemberg and Cobourg Streets, impacting the Lowertown and Sandy Hill areas. There will be rolling road closures during the marches.
There will also be road closures and...
Witness to identify in Lisgar Street Arson
Posted on Friday, April 21, 2023 08:40 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, April 21, 2023 8:40 am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Arson Unit is advising that the witness has been identified.
We wish to thank the public and media for their assistance.
The investigation continues.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 20, 2023 10:15 am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Arson Unit is seeking to identify a witness to an arson...
Dangerous Driving Investigation: Police Seek Witnesses
Posted on Thursday, April 20, 2023 05:40 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 20, 2023 5:40 pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance following a year long investigation into an alleged dangerous driver in the city.
The West General Assignment and Traffic investigators have received complaints related to incidents that have occurred on roadways, Highway 417, and other locations.
The vehicle has been observed driving at high rates of speed, posing a serious danger to the public.
The driver also...
Drugs and cash seized following warrant execution, Baseline Road
Posted on Thursday, April 20, 2023 12:15 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 20, 2023 12:15 pm
(Ottawa) — In February, the Ottawa Police Service Street Crime Unit began an investigation into a man alleged to be trafficking drugs throughout Ottawa.
After an extensive investigation, a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant was executed in the 800 block of Baseline Road on April 19, 2023.
Cocaine, fentanyl, and over 6000 pills of various controlled drugs were seized, as well as $4,600 in Canadian Currency.
Joshua...