Category: Police, Fire & Paramedics
Donations of commercial-grade personal protective equipment being accepted by city
The City of Ottawa has launched a formal donation process for businesses and residents to donate commercial-grade personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect our emergency responders and front-line workers supporting…
UPDATE: Three consecutive Stittsville-Kanata armed robberies in less than two hours
(Armed robber male suspect wanted in three consecutive robberies morning of March 30, 2020. Photo: Ottawa Police Service) Thanks to the public’s assistance, arrests and charges have been made for…
Ottawa Police provide tips to increase the safety of your business during temporary closure
(Retail store clerk. Photo: Ottawa Police Service) Ottawa Police Service have provided suggestions and best practises that business owners can take to increase security to their properties during the temporary closing —…
Charges laid in two Stittsville area armed robberies
A business in the 2100 block of Carp Road was robbed first on March 7 and on March 18 a man entered a pharmacy located in the 1300 block of…
Ottawa Police take additional precautions for non-urgent services
Given the current COVID-19 situation Ottawa Police Services are putting in place the following service changes. The changes will be in effect until further notice — Front Desk Services will change…
OCDSB staff assist in medical emergency using public access defibrillator
On the evening of Monday, March 2, paramedics received a call for a male in his 50’s experiencing a medical emergency during a badminton game at A. Lorne Cassidy Elementary School in…
STEP to focus on school zone safety and impaired driving
The Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) in collaboration with Gatineau Police Service will focus on school zone safety and impaired driving during the month of March. For more…
Man to identify in Hobin Street commercial robbery
(Hobin Street strip mall where robbery took place.) The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in a commercial robbery that…
Don’t get scammed – Ottawa Police Service warns
March is Fraud Prevention Month — the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) are bringing public awareness to the numerous scams into which you could be lured. Each year, Canadians lose millions of…
Public input being sought for Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
The City wants to hear about the community safety and well-being issues that matter most to you and are asking all residents to assist in shaping the new Community Safety…
Ottawa Police seeking assistance to identify suspects and vehicles in home break-ins
(Suspect with white Mercedes Benz AMG GLE Coupe (2015-2019). All photos: Ottawa Police) The Ottawa Police Break and Enter Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects and vehicles…
Everyone out safely at Stittsville fire – Ottawa Fire share important message
(Fire at 165 Whalings Circle in Stittsville, February 9, 2020. Photo: Ottawa Fire Service.) At the February 9th fire at 165 Whalings Circle in Stittsville, fire crews declared a working,…
Break and enters in Kanata, Stittsville, Barrhaven and Orleans being investigated by Ottawa Police
Secure your valuables. After a series of break-ins during daytime hours this week in the Stittsville, Kanata, Barrhaven and Orleans residential neighbourhoods, this is the message the Ottawa Police Break…
Unsafe lane changes and red light running February focus for STEP
The February focus by the Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP), in collaboration with the Gatineau Police Service, will be unsafe lane changes and red light running during the month.…
UPDATED – FOUND – Missing teen and dog last seen in Stittsville – Toronto Police seeking assistance
(Erin Mosher, missing teen and her dog. Photo: Toronto Police Service) Erin Mosher is 16 years old and the Toronto Police is asking for the public’s assistance in locating her.…