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Additional Charges laid in Orleans Investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 4, 2024       12:15 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service East Criminal Investigation Section is advising that JIMBERE has been charged in relation to three additional incidents. All five incidents have occurred in the Orleans area.

In total, Juste JIMBERE, 19-years-old of Ottawa, has been charged with:

• Assault x3 (1 additional charge)
• Forcible Confinement x4 (2 additional charges)
• Sexual Assault x3 (3 additional charges)

He remains in custody and will...

Purchase your tickets for the 13th Annual OPS Gala to be held November 2nd

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 4, 2024   10:00 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is pleased to announce that tickets for the 13th Annual Gala are now available to purchase online.

The event, set for Saturday, November 2nd at the Shaw Centre, promises an unforgettable evening of dining, dancing, and community engagement.

This year’s gala will benefit two important organizations that are making significant strides in our community: the Sexual Assault Support Center of Ottawa...

66-year-old-located

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Sunday, September 01, 2024   3:45 pm 

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service is advising that the missing 66-year-old has been located safe and sound.

We wish to thank the public and media for their assistance. 

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Missing 66-year-old to locate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Saturday, August 31, 2024  5:05 pm

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating...

Serious collision on Rideau Street near King Edward Avenue, police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 30, 2024   2:48 pm

(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Unit investigators are seeking witnesses to a collision that occurred this morning at the intersection of Rideau Street and King Edward Avenue, that resulted in serious injuries.

At approximately 9:35am, officers were called to the area of Rideau Street just west of King Edward Avenue in response to a collision involving a transport truck and a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a man in his 30s,...

Charges laid in Cummings Avenue Arson

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, August 29, 2024 11:15 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Arson Unit has charged a man following a fire in the 1100 block of Cummings Avenue last week.

On Tuesday, August 22, at approximately 7:10 am, officers were called to the area in response to a disturbance in the apartment building.

The fire caused significant damage and left some residents without shelter.

Shawn LEPAGE, 33-years-old, of Ottawa, has been charged with:

• Arson causing property damage
• Arson endangering...