Tag: police
Ottawa Police to hold info sessions about new community policing strategy
(via Ottawa Police) The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is hosting a series of public information sessions for residents to learn more about changes to its service delivery model. These changes…
Charges laid in Iber Road marijuana dispensary robbery
(via Ottawa Police) The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is investigating the robberies of several marijuana dispensaries and charges have been laid in connection to three incidents. Year to date…
Stittsville man charged with child porn offenses
(via Ottawa Police) In late May of 2016 and early June of 2016, the National Child Exploitation Coordination Centre (NCECC) forwarded the Ottawa Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE)…
NOTEBOOK: Live music at Quitters, Huntmar’s truck problem
MORE MUSIC AT QUITTERS I was at Quitters on Saturday night for trivia and two notable things happened. For one, my team won. That’s a first. Congrats to J, Lorrie and Greg,…
Police search for senior citizen with Alzheimers, last seen in Stittsville
(via Ottawa Police) Update, August 6: “The Ottawa Police Service wishes to thank the public for the assistance. Mr. Gregoire has been located and returned home safe and sound.” The…
NOTEBOOK: West Ridge speeding, Porter Place, Carp-Hazeldean intersection
Tweets from the Ottawa Police via @opswesttraffic often leave me flabbergasted, like this one on Wednesday… I guess the driver must have been on a really tight deadline?
Teens, young adults and bush parties a bad mix, say police
(Photo: Maybe or maybe not the leftovers of a bush party, near Abbott Street.) (Article via Crime Prevention Ottawa) Every Friday afternoon when high schools let out in Ottawa’s neighbourhoods, some…
Police seek witnesses to bike collision on Knudson Drive in Kanata
(press release via Ottawa Police) The Ottawa Police Service Collisions Investigation Unit is investigating a serious collision involving an elderly male cyclist and a large commercial vehicle.
NOTEBOOK: Road rage on West Ridge; townhomes proposed for Wildpine
ABOVE: Traffic calming pilot on West Ridge Drive. Photo by Barry Gray. WEST RIDGE TRAFFIC CALMING If you ever want to inspire road rage, try driving the posted speed limit…
Schools issue warning after suspicious incident on Forest Creek Drive
UPDATE MAY 6: We asked Constable Phong Le (Ottawa Police) if police had any update. Here’s what he said: Police don’t believe there was an attempted abduction. It was a vehicle…
Police ask for public’s help after incident on OC Transpo route 262
(via Ottawa Police) UPDATE, 9:20pm: “The Ottawa Police Service wishes to advise that the male has been identified and the matter continues to be investigated.” The Ottawa Police Service West District…
Police make arrest in connection with attempted robbery of senior
(Via Ottawa Police) The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit has laid charges in connection to an overnight robbery. On April 13, 2016, at approximately 11:15pm, a female in her 70’s…
Robbery charges laid following swarming at Eagleson and Hazeldean
(press release from the Ottawa Police) The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is investigating a swarming that occurred overnight and has charged two young persons. On April 3, 2016, at…
Police investigate shooting on Richardson Side Road
(via Ottawa police) At approximately 3:45PM on the 3rd day of April, the Ottawa Police Service responded to a call for service about a disturbance inside a residence in the…
Police warn that Garth Brooks will cause a traffic jam on Sunday
If you are heading to Kanata Costco,Bell Sensplex or Tanger Outlets late today-keep in mind heavy traffic 530-730 due to Garth Brooks shows — S/Sgt. Pete McKenna (@OfficerMcKenna) April 3,…