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Fatal Collision on Walkley Road near Heatherington Road: Police Seeking Witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, November 7, 2023   12:41 pm

(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Investigations Unit is seeking witnesses to a fatal collision that occurred last night.

At approximately 8:40 pm, officers were called to Walkley Road between Heatherington and Heron Roads in response to a collision involving a motor vehicle and pedestrian.

A 65-year-old male succumbed to critical injuries suffered in the collision.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who...

Charges laid in Hate-Motivated incident

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, November 6, 2023  3:15 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Hate and Bias Crime Unit has charged an individual in relation to harassment and a threatening phone call to a religious leader.

At approximately 3:30 pm on November 3rd, officers commenced an investigation when a complaint was received. The suspect was identified and arrested on November 4th.

The 29-year-old man has been charged with various hate-motivated offences and he is scheduled to appear in court...

Fatal Collision on Prince of Wales Drive: police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, November 6, 2023   1:15 pm

(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Investigations Unit is seeking witnesses to a fatal collision that occurred last night.

At approximately 11:30 pm, officers were called to the 3500 block of Prince of Wales Drive in response to a collision involving two motor vehicles.

A 63-year-old woman succumbed to critical injuries suffered in the collision.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision or...

Community partners out to light up cyclists this Tuesday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, November 6, 2023   11:30 am

(Ottawa) –Ottawa Police Service and Safer Roads Ottawa have partnered to raise awareness and encourage Ottawa cyclists to light themselves up while cycling in the early evening and night.

At the upcoming Lights on Bikes event, organizers and community partners will provide free bike lights and reflective bands as well as tips for improving cyclist visibility and general road safety.

Date: Tuesday, November 7

Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Suspect identified in city wide frauds

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Friday, November 3, 2023   4:15 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service East Criminal Investigations Unit is advising that the suspect involved in several frauds across the city has been identified and the police investigation continues.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Friday, October 27, 2023   1:15 pm

Suspect to identify in city wide frauds

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa...