September 1, 2021 – The East Criminal Investigation Section has charged a woman following an investigation into Personation, Criminal negligence and fraud-related incidents after falsely gaining employment and conducting duties as a nurse at a medical and dental clinic in Ottawa. Some of those duties included the administration of medications, including injections, to patients. On […]
Homicide charge laid in Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre death (age of victim corrected) AUGUST 18, 2021 – The Ottawa Police Homicide Unit has updated the charges against 20-year-old Donald MUSSELMAN, of Ottawa, after a male victim beaten in an incident at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre on February 24th subsequently succumbed to his injuries on July 24th. The […]
APRIL 20, 2021 – The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Section charged a man who has been employed as a teacher, following an investigation into allegations of sexual offences involving students. In March 2021, a police investigation was commenced into incidents that occurred between the fall of 2020 and March 2021 involving […]
FEBRUARY 16, 2021 – The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Section charged an Ottawa man following an investigation into allegations of Sexual assault on a student. The incidents occurred during the summer of 2017, while he was a teacher at French Alternative school, with the Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de […]
Friday, February 12, 2021 – The Ottawa Police Service has charged one of its members in relation to recent domestic incidents – one in December 2020 and one in February 2021. The officer was charged with Assault (x2), Mischief and Careless storage of a firearm. The charges relate to off-duty incidents. The officer has been […]
OCTOBER 15, 2020 – 53 year old woman charged under the Federal Quarantine Act (Ottawa) – On October 2, The Ottawa Police Service received a complaint concerning a woman that had disobeyed the Quarantine Act. Information was received indicating that an Ottawa woman had travelled abroad. She returned to Canada on September 26 and was […]
The Investigation Notification of the SIU On February 26, 2020 at 8:33 a.m., the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) reported an injury suffered by the Complainant. According to the OPS, on February 25, 2020 at 8:40 p.m., OPS officers were dispatched to a domestic incident involving a male chasing a female with a knife on Trenton Avenue, Ottawa. When police […]
Off-duty officer charged with Impaired driving-related offence (Ottawa) — An off-duty Ottawa Police Service member has been charged with Impaired driving on Monday, May 4th. Police responded to calls from the public about an erratic driver in the area of Old Montreal Road and Dairy Road, at approximately 1:45pm. Constable James Monroe, 50 years old, […]
Updated: Hate-Motivated Mischief – Arrest Hate-Motivated Mischief – Arrest (Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Hate Crime Section has charged a man after an investigation into the vandalizing of an Indigenous painting at Algonquin College on January 28th. A man was arrested by Frontline patrol officers today (Feb. 1st) at Algonquin College. Safy BENAISSA, 32 […]
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service and its public safety partners are investigating an on-line threat made against various public places in Ottawa including public transit and police facilities. The threat was received earlier this week and an investigation was immediately commenced with a number of public safety partners. The management of the public places […]
Fraud charges in relation to Ottawa based Day Care (Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Organized Fraud Unit arrested and charged a male following a complaint of fraud allegations. In June 2019, an investigation began following complaints that an Ottawa-based Day Care, which is a non-profit charitable organization, had been defrauded of over $200,000. The suspect, […]
Charges laid against Ottawa Police Officer (Ottawa)— Today, the Ottawa Police Service Professional Standards Section has laid multiple criminal charges against a sworn member of the Service. The officer is suspended from duty. The charges relate to a domestic situation and the name of the accused will not be released to protect the privacy of […]
The Ottawa Police Services Board announced today that it has selected Peter Sloly as the new Chief of Police for the Ottawa Police Service (OPS). Mr. Sloly is hoping to take on his new role as Chief in October. “Our Board began this recruitment for a new Chief by listening. We wanted to make sure […]
Dangerous driving charge after 911 call (Ottawa)- Ottawa Police Frontline officers responded to a call about a vehicle driving at high rates of speed in the area of Dunrobin Road yesterday at 3:11pm. A witness called 911 to report a vehicle driving at high rates of speed, weaving in and out of oncoming traffic. As […]
Ottawa Music Teacher charged with multiple child sex offences FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 2nd, 2019 10:50am (Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Section has charged an Ottawa man with ten offences after an investigation. The investigation began in May into historical reports of sexual assault. Gerard LOEHR, 56 years […]
Updated: Charges laid in Canada Day homicide – suspect still wanted Charges laid in Canada Day homicide – suspect still wanted FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, July 19, 2019 3:25pm (Ottawa)—Today, Islam RASHED, 23 years old of Ottawa has been arrested and charged by the Major Crime Unit with Accessory after the fact to murder in […]
Charges laid against gymnastic instructor for sex related offences (Ottawa) –Yesterday, Ottawa Police Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit (SACA) laid charges of Sexual Assault and Sexual Interference against a 27 year old Ottawa man, Klyne PITPITUNGE. The charges stem from incidents that occurred in March and April 2019, while the accused was employed as […]
Aggressive dog shot by officers during an attack (Ottawa) –The Ottawa Police Service is advising of an incident in the area of Bank Street and Athans Avenue late last night just prior to 11:00pm. Frontline officers attended the residential area regarding a person screaming. Once on-scene, a large aggressive dog lunged towards the officers. As […]