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Ottawa OPP charge 23 people with distracted driving, including driver using laptop

Ontario Provincial Police charged 23 people with distracted driving this week following a one-day blitz.

Man drives wrong way on ramp, attempts to slash vehicle’s tire in road rage incident on Ottawa highway: OPP

A 61-year-old Quebec man is facing charges after a driver drove the wrong way on a highway ramp and attempted to slash a vehicle’s tire during an alleged road rage incident on Highway 417 on Victoria Day, according to police.

Ottawa police and OPP lay 77 charges during Canada Road Safety Week blitz

The Ottawa Police Service says 77 charges were laid by officers during a joint blitz with the Ontario Provincial Police last Friday.

Ottawa wards with the highest and lowest crime rates in 2025

Two downtown Ottawa wards had the highest crime rates in Ottawa last year, while 15 wards across the city saw a decrease in the crime rate in 2025.

Ottawa police charge 3 from GTA following reported distraction thefts

The Ottawa Police Service says officers arrested three people from the Toronto area after several reports of distraction thefts in the city’s south end earlier this month.

Ottawa police accuse taekwondo coach of sexual assault

The Ottawa Police Service says a local taekwondo coach is facing a sexual assault charge.

Police in Brockville, Ont., identify mother, 2 daughters killed last week

Police in Brockville, Ont., have released the names of the three victims found dead in a triple homicide last week.

Police in Brockville, Ont., narrow area of interest in request for video footage following triple homicide

The Brockville Police Service is narrowing its focus as it searches for additional information related to last week’s triple homicide.

Ottawa police officer fired following assault conviction loses appeal

An Ottawa police officer convicted of assaulting a man nearly five years ago will have to resign or he’ll be fired after losing the appeal of his dismissal.

Eastern Ontario driver watching movie on phone while speeding ‘late for work,’ OPP say

Ontario Provincial Police say a woman who was pulled over for speeding in Green Valley, Ont., north of Cornwall, was also watching a movie on her phone.

Call to police about homicide in Pembroke turned out to be fake, OPP say

Ontario Provincial Police say a call last week reporting a homicide in Pembroke turned out to be fake and is now being investigated as “swatting.”

12 teens found in U-Haul cargo area during Ottawa police stunt driving crackdown

Ottawa police say a 17-year-old driver is facing stunt driving charges after allegedly transporting a dozen teenagers in the back of a U-Haul van on Friday.

Suspects wanted in Perth, Ont. homicide may be in B.C., police say

Ontario Provincial Police say two Ottawa men wanted on charges of second-degree murder may have left the province.

OPP issue warrants for 2 suspects in Perth, Ont. homicide

Ontario Provincial Police have issued arrest warrants for two people in connection with a homicide in Perth, Ont.’s Last Duel Park.

Man charged with harassment following incident at Kanata Church

The Ottawa Police Service says a man is facing charges for an incident at a church in Kanata last Sunday.