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3rd anniversary of fatal hit and run of Michael Morlang--police seeking tips
Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2016 03:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, August 11, 2016 8:00am
(Ottawa) – August 11th marks the third anniversary of the fatal hit and run of Michael Morlang on Frank Kenny Road, in Ottawa.
The Ottawa Police Service is still looking for information that could lead to the arrest and prosecution of the person(s) responsible, per the April 1st $25,000 Reward.
A handful of tips have been received by Ottawa Police since the reward was announced early April; however Collision Unit investigators are still...
Be alert and share the road!
Posted on Thursday, July 07, 2016 11:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 7, 2016 3:00pm
(Ottawa)— Summer weather means there is an increase in road construction, as well as different types of road users like cyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians out on our local streets.
Safer Roads Ottawa partners want to remind drivers that, by law, cyclists can take the full lane when a vehicle is unable to pass without leaving at least one (1) metre of space between the car and the cyclist.
Cyclists can take the whole lane when...
Ottawa Police 2015 Annual Report, now available
Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 08:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 22, 2016 1:10pm
(Ottawa)—The 2015 Annual Report of the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) was released today as part of the June 27th meeting of the Ottawa Police Services Board agenda. “This report highlights the work the Members of the OPS do every day to keep our community safe,” said Ottawa Police Chief Charles Bordeleau. “It provides information about some of the special initiatives underway to address community concerns and to ensure we are modernizing as a...
Individuals to identify: Ritchie Street homicide
Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2016 07:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 6, 2016 11:45am
(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service Major Crime Unit has received information that these two individuals may have been involved in the homicide of Taylor Morrow-Flint on February 24, 2016 (see composite sketches).
Anyone with information about these individuals or the homicide is asked to contact the Major Crime Unit at 613-236-1222 ext 5493. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or...
Shooting investigation on Selby Avenue
Posted on Saturday, February 27, 2016 10:30 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday February 28, 2016 3:49am
(Ottawa)— At approximately 12:00am on February 28th, the Ottawa Police Service responded to a call for service about a shooting at a residence in the 300 block of Selby Avenue. Upon arrival, patrol officers located several spent shell casings in the laneway of the residence as well as multiple bullet holes in the front bay window.
The resident, who was sleeping at the time was not injured and called 911 after hearing breaking glass. There...