Tag: Ottawa Police Services
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…
Suspect male and female to identify in Stittsville assault
The Ottawa Police Service Hate & Bias Crime Unit is looking for the public’s assistance to identify a man and a woman involved in an assault in the old Stittsville area on October 11, 2022.
Ottawa Police accepting donations for women’s and men’s hygiene products – Re-fill Project
The collection of personal hygiene products was introduced in 2016 as the ‘Purse Project’ and resulted in over 8000 purses filled with necessities that were donated to women living at local area shelters.
Ottawa Police Services receive funding to thwart auto theft
Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, MPP for Kanata-Carleton and MPP Goldie Ghamari, Carleton, announced that $669,447 will be provided to the Ottawa Police Services to fight crime, including auto theft through ALPR.
Phishing scam underway for unpaid parking tickets warns City of Ottawa
The City of Ottawa is warning residents about a phishing scam currently underway in the community. People are receiving text messages regarding unpaid parking infractions.
Police warning – beware of extortion and cartel internet scams
The Ottawa Police receives hundreds of public complaints about internet fraud each year and would like to remind Ottawa residents to be vigilant.
Sharp increase of vehicle thefts in Ottawa –protect your vehicle
Over 230 vehicle thefts have been reported so far this year compared to half that number for the same period in 2021.
Police lay charges involving firearms investigation – search warrant executed in Stittsville
Shaver was arrested by the OPP Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Unit yesterday and a search warrant was executed at a residence in Stittsville.
The Festive RIDE season is upon us – please do not drive impaired
As holiday gatherings return, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS), the Ottawa Insurance Brokers Association and MADD Ottawa remind everyone not to drive impaired.
Operation .08 RIDE checkpoints in full force over the long weekend
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) along with the OPP, RCMP, Military Police and MADD Ottawa will hold RIDE checkpoints throughout the city to promote one message ‘Drive Sober.’