Ottawa Police

• Ottawa police investigate after more than 100 unknown pills found scattered in parks

  After the discovery of dozens of pills in local parks, Ottawa police say anyone who finds pills or other unknown substances should leave them where they found them and report it.

  Canada

  Aug 23
  
• Illicit tobacco seizure leads to charge in Ottawa

  Police said officers executed a search warrant on Aug. 12 at a business operating as My Legacy following an investigation into the sale of illicit tobacco products.

  Crime

  Aug 17
  
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• Ottawa police confirm 2 boys killed by their father in murder-suicide

  The police service said Tuesday that it had completed its investigation, concluding the two boys, age seven and 12, were killed by their father.

  Crime

  Jul 22
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• Ottawa police rescue woman held hostage for more than 14 hours

  A more than 14-hour hostage-taking incident in Ottawa ended Thursday night after tactical officers rescued a woman and arrested a suspect.

  Crime

  Jul 3
• Ottawa police identify father in deaths of 2 boys as homicide investigation continues

  Ottawa police say the father of two young boys found dead in a home Monday has been identified as 40-year-old Mohammed Al-Lami.

  Canada

  Jul 2
• Murder-suicide investigation underway in Ottawa after 2 children found dead

  Police said the investigation is complex and involves multiple scenes in eastern Ontario.

  Crime

  Jun 29
• Man convicted of sexual assaults a ‘significant risk’ under day parole in Ottawa: police

  Ottawa police have issued a public warning after a dangerous offender convicted in a series of violent Toronto sexual assaults was released on day parole.

  Crime

  Jun 4
• 11 arrested in sting targeting suspects seeking underage sex workers: Ottawa police

  Ottawa police say they’ve made 11 arrests in a sting operation targeting suspects seeking underage sex workers. They say all 11 suspects were arrested in Ottawa.

  Crime

  Jun 3
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• Child dies after fall from apartment window in Ottawa: police

  A police spokesperson told Global News on Tuesday the incident occurred around 6:45 p.m. in the 0-100 block of Laurier Avenue East.

  Canada

  Apr 28
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• Man arrested after Ottawa school crossing guard’s death in hit and run

  Ottawa police say a 19-year-old has been arrested, though the investigation into the hit-and-run is still ongoing and more information will be provided when available.

  Crime

  Mar 24