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28 police recruits welcomed at Badge Ceremony
Posted on Friday, May 10, 2024 03:55 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 10, 2024 3:58 pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) hosted a Badge Ceremony today to formally recognize 28 recruits hired in October 2023. Chief Eric Stubbs and Ottawa Police Service Board Chair Salim Fakirani welcomed the diverse and talented class, ready to serve the Ottawa community with dedication, professionalism, and passion.
The ceremony is an important part of recognizing the role of policing in the community and celebrating the individual...
Suspect to identify in theft on Campeau Drive
Posted on Friday, May 10, 2024 01:50 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 10, 2024 1:50 pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service West Criminal Investigative Section is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a theft that occurred in the 8100 block of Campeau Drive.
On April 6th at approximately 8:50 am, the suspect entered a commercial retail location and wandered around. He then picked up an employee’s phone, concealed it in his jacket and left the store.
The suspect is described as a white male, 25-35...
Manor Park Homicide – one man charged, police seeking a second suspect
Posted on Friday, May 10, 2024 11:55 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 10th, 2024 11:57 am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit has charged 20-year-old Tristan ETHIER, of Ottawa, in the shooting death that occurred on April 19th on Birch Avenue in Manor Park.
ETHIER is charged with Second degree murder.
He is scheduled to appear in court later today.
Homicide investigators are still attempting to identify a second suspect involved in the incident who was in the company of ETHIER. The unidentified suspect is...
Suspect to identify in assault on Somerset Street West
Posted on Thursday, May 09, 2024 01:41 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 9, 2024 1:41 pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigative Section is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an assault that occurred in the 700 block of Somerset Street West on May 3rd.
At approximately 11:35 am, the suspect and victim had an interaction in which the suspect became aggressive and assaulted the victim. The suspect then fled Westbound on Somerset Street West in a new model, white SUV.
The...
Two people charged following CDSA warrant executed on Clarence Street
Posted on Wednesday, May 08, 2024 10:47 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 10:47 am
(Ottawa) — In April 2024, members of the Ottawa Police Service Street Crime Unit (SCU) commenced a criminal investigation regarding individuals suspected of trafficking illicit drugs in the City of Ottawa.
On Thursday, May 2nd, with the assistance of the Vanier Neighbourhood Resource Team, a search warrant was executed at a home on Clarence Street. Police seized a prohibited magazine, bullet proof vest, crack cocaine, cocaine, over $3500 in...