Tag: Ottawa Police Services
New reporting requirement for private property tows: Know Your Tow
The new requirement increases accountability within the towing industry and supports efforts to combat vehicle theft. Police services continue to encounter stolen vehicles…
West Side Pride restores community tradition with upcoming community pancake breakfast
“We believe that meaningful connection often starts with a simple conversation,” says Marion Steele, Chair of West Side Pride.
Ottawa Police Service has officially migrated to Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1)
NG9-1-1 replaces the current, aging analog infrastructure with a modern digital platform that is more reliable, secure and better able to support enhanced location and data…
Ottawa Police Service online reporting for non-emergency incidents now easier and faster
This modernized tool allows community members to report incidents like property theft, vandalism, driving-related complaints and the newly added report option for cryptocurrency fraud…
Stay safe this 2025 holiday season following the Ottawa Police Service crime prevention and safety tips
The Ottawa Police Service is encouraging residents to stay vigilant, exercise caution, and take steps to protect themselves and their loved ones during this holiday season.
Ten years of the Purse Project / Re-fill Project
The Ottawa Police Service and our partners Shoppers Drug Mart and Citron Hygiene are once again inviting Ottawa residents to help us collect personal hygiene products for women in the…
Commercial robbery in Stittsville: Help identify these suspects
The Ottawa Police Service is asking for help to identify two suspects involved in a commercial robbery in the 100 block of Hobin Street in Stittsville on January 27, 2025.…
Suspicious incidents connected to these trucks – Ottawa Police looking for additional victims/witnesses
Each of these incidents included one of the two pickup trucks parking near residential homes with lit, unobstructed windows that belonged to young females…
Halloween Safety: Tips to keep you and your family safe from Ottawa Police Services
With Halloween just around the corner, the Ottawa Police Service wants to remind everyone to stay safe, whether you’re trick-or-treating, driving, or celebrating. Here are some tips to ensure that…
Man arrested following suspicious incidents in Stittsville – police seeking further victims
The Ottawa Police Service West Criminal Investigation Section has arrested and charged a man following reports of a vehicle approaching young children on at least two separate occasions in the Stittsville area.
Fraud Unit warning residents to be vigilant with card skimming fraud involving taxis and Uber
The Ottawa Police Service has recently received several complaints concerning people being defrauded after affording assistance in paying with their personal credit or bank card for a taxi or Uber fare.
Youth charged for July 1st assaults involving fireworks in Stittsville
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 intersection area.
Stay safe this holiday season with crime prevention and safety tips from Ottawa Police
With the holidays coming up, the Ottawa Police Service is advising residents to be vigilant, safe and most importantly, exercise caution during this festive time of the year…
Ottawa Police seek witnesses to fatal collision on Carp Road
Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision or may have dashcam footage of this incident and have not yet spoken to police.
Charges laid: Police seeking witnesses to a serious assault in Wyldewood Park
The Ottawa Police Service West Criminal Investigations Unit has charged two youths involved in this serious assault. Both youths were charged with aggravated assault and theft…