Category: Police, Fire & Paramedics
Crimestoppers asks for tips in building material theft
(via CrimeStoppers) Sometime after Friday July 17th 2015 a male was observed committing a theft of building material from a commercial lot situated in the 1400 block of Stittsville Main Street.
Three-vehicle collision at Fallowfield and Eagleson
(Above: Photo via Ottawa Paramedic Services.) Ottawa fire extricated two people from a three-vehicle collision at Fallowfield and Eagleson on Thursday afternoon. They were treated by Ottawa Paramedics, who said they…
Police issue arrest warrant in Hazeldean Mall jewellery heist
UPDATE (August 17): Second suspect arrested in Montreal The Ottawa Police Service has returned the second suspect wanted in this matter, Robert Webb, to Ottawa following his arrest by Montreal…
Ottawa Fire responds to industrial fire on Willowlea Road
(Photo via Ed Brown.) Ottawa Fire responded to a two-alarm fire in at 106 Willowlea Road, just north of Westbrook on Monday afternoon. The building is in an industrial park…
Permits are required for all open air fires
(via the City of Ottawa) The City of Ottawa wants to remind residents that open air fires of any kind are prohibited without an Open Air Fire Permit. An open…
Tartan Kitchen is the latest victim to food truck break-ins
Someone broke into the Tartan Kitchen Food Truck on Hazeldean Road overnight on Saturday, but nothing was taken, and nothing was broken. It’s at least the third food truck to…
Charges laid following sexual assaults at Kanata wave pool
(Press release from Ottawa Police.) The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Section (SACA) has charged an Ottawa man for sex assault offences in relation to incidents with…
Fire on Spruce Ridge Road west of Stittsville
Stittsville’s fire station responded to a fire early Friday afternoon at 790 Spruce Ridge Road just west of Stittsville. The fire department said the fire was in a shed structure in…
“Finding Holly” trail cam damaged… and the culprits are caught on camera
UPDATE – JULY 14: Volunteer Lisa Gallant tells StittsvilleCentral.ca that as of this afternoon, volunteers believe that they’ve identified three of the four people in the photos, thanks to tips…
Fires nearby in Katimavik, Richardson Side Road
Ottawa Fire responded to two calls near Stittsville this afternoon: A fire at a two-storey home at 8 Forbes Avenue in Katimavik was called in just after 2:00pm. The…
Major fire at vehicle scrap yard on Flewellyn Road
(Photo via Ottawa Fire.) Firefighters from several stations responded to a major fire at the Cash for Trash vehicle scrap yard on Flewellyn Road. Several cars caught fire at the yard,…
‘Wiches Cauldron closed Tuesday after break-in
It’s been a rough couple of weeks for the ‘Wiches Cauldron food truck. First their web site was hacked, and now they’re closed for the day after an overnight break-in.…
Quarry parties a balancing act for owners and police
(Above: Photo by Jordan Mady.) QUARRY PARTIES USUALLY START OFF WITH A TEXT. “Let’s hit the quarry tonight”. Young people – usually students of high school or university age – then get together at one…
Canada Day fire on Bell Park Street caused by candle
(via Ottawa Fire Services) Ottawa Fire Services responded to a fire in Stittsville last night on Bell Park Street just before 10;00pm. Upon arrival, the fire had been extinguished and…
Fireworks by-law will be enforced for Canada Day week, says City
(Press release from the City of Ottawa.) To ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday, the City reminds anyone planning to use fireworks to celebrate Canada Day do so…