Ottawa Police

• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• Ottawa police pull over unlicensed 13-year-old driver who ‘wanted to get candy

  Ottawa police stopped a slow-moving car on Strandherd Drive and found a 13-year-old driving friends to buy candy. No one was licensed and parents were notified.

  Canada

  Jan 9
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• Fake QR code stickers being attached to Ottawa parking machines, city warns

  The City of Ottawa says its parking machines are being targeted by a scam involving stickers with a fake QR code that directs users to a fraudulent pay site.

  Crime

  Nov 7, 2025
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• Man charged with murder after 2 stabbings in Ottawa: police

  A 35-year-old man is facing charges after two separate stabbings in Ottawa last month that left one victim dead and another injured.

  Crime

  Nov 4, 2025