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Shooting investigation on Debra Avenue

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, January 8, 2016   5:00pm

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service attended a parking lot in the 900 block of Debra Avenue at 6:15pm on Thursday January 7, 2016 following calls about gunshots.

Patrol officers and Ottawa Paramedics attended the scene where a male victim was located with injuries when numerous gunshots rounds were shot at the vehicle he was in.  The 24 year old male victim was transported to hospital with non life-threatening injuries. One other person who...

Ottawa Police encourages residents to visit Crime Stoppers information booths during Crime Stoppers Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, January 06, 2016    4 pm

(Ottawa)— Crime Stoppers Ottawa and the Ottawa Police Service are pleased to host opportunities throughout Crime Stoppers month for residents to learn more about the Crime Stoppers program and how it helps our community. 

Numerous venues and information booths will be set up throughout Ottawa during the entire month of January.  

“It’s an opportunity for residents to ask questions and learn more about the program,” said Richard McMullen,...

Ottawa Police investigating a report of a male entering the Ottawa River

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, December 10th, 2015 at 11:30pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is actively investigating the report of a male who was observed entering the Ottawa River and not resurfacing. This incident occurred in the vicinity of Remic Rapids at approximately 4:00pm this afternoon. The only description of the person is an adult male dressed in dark clothing. Anyone with information in regards to this matter is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Communications Centre at...

Man wanted following shooting at Montreal Road and Bradley Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, November 27, 2015   4:00pm

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service is looking for public assistance to locate wanted suspect Adil OMER following a shooting on November 21, 2015 at Montreal Road and Bradley Street.

OMER is described as a Black male, 32 years old, 6’ (183cm), 205lbs (93kg) (see picture.) He is considered armed and dangerous. Please do not approach him, contact police.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Guns and...

Beware of organized auto thefts of newer model Toyota/Lexus SUV’s and trucks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, October 9, 2015    1:55pm

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service Organized Auto Theft Section would like to advise Ottawa residents that there are organized and sophisticated thieves that have the ability to steal brand new/newer model Toyota/Lexus SUV’s and trucks. Thieves have stolen vehicles out of registered owner’s laneways undetected.

“You may recall that we saw a similar modus operandi in the summer of 2014, and two individuals were charged and are in jail,” said...