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Ottawa Police Service announces 2024 Gala Beneficiaries

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 31, 2024  10:35 am

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is pleased to announce the beneficiaries for the 2024 OPS Gala. This year, the gala will support two exceptional organizations dedicated to making a positive impact in our community: the Sexual Assault Support Center of Ottawa and the Multifaith Housing Initiative.

The Sexual Assault Support Center of Ottawa has been providing crucial support, counseling, and resources to survivors of sexual assault...

Fatal collision on Albion Rd: police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 31, 2024     9:15 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is seeking witnesses to a fatal collision involving a pedestrian that occurred last night.

At approximately 11:50 p.m., police were called to Albion Road South between Rideau Road and Tullamore Street in response to a collision involving a driver having struck a pedestrian.

The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the fatal...

Residents Matter Enforcement Initiative Results: July 26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, July 30, 2024   3:00 pm

(Ottawa) – On the evening of Friday July 26th, members of the Traffic Escort & Enforcement and Frontline patrol officers along with OPP were in the Barrhaven and Kanata areas as part of the Residents Matter (#ResidentsMatter) late-night traffic enforcement initiative.

Two drivers were charged with stunt driving:
• 133 km/h in a 70 km/h zone – Strandherd Drive / Dealership Drive
• 120 km/h in a 70 km/h zone – Strandherd Drive / Aura Avenue

City of Ottawa and Ottawa Police present the new H135 police helicopter

As issued by the City of Ottawa

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, July 30, 2024   1:30 pm

(Ottawa)—The City of Ottawa and the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) welcomed media to present the new provincially-funded H135 police helicopter at a special event at the Rockcliffe Airport this morning.

The police helicopter will be used to keep Ottawa roadways safe from organized auto theft, street racing and impaired driving. It will also be used for general frontline patrol, serious offences (e.g. active shooter...

Youth charged for July 1st Assaults involving fireworks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, July 29, 2024  2:16 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service West Criminal Investigation Unit is investigating an assault that took place at approximately 11:30 pm on Monday, July 1st in the Stittsville Main Street / Fernbank Road area.

While two female youths were walking on the sidewalk, they were approached by a white SUV. The SUV stopped and the passenger from the rear of the vehicle then aimed fireworks directly at the youths.

The youths fled on foot and the...