Crime

Online/New Media by rochekellyJuly 16, 2013July 17, 2013

Ontario’s cops could have Tasers in their hands by year’s end

RAW VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2013/07/16/ontarios-cops-could-have-tasers-in-their-hands-by-years-end Frontline police officers in Ontario could be equipped with Tasers by the end of the year, the Sun has learned. That’s good news for Ottawa police Const. Keith Martin, a use-of-force instructor, who says the controversial devices called conducted energy weapons, saves lives. “There’s been many calls, actually, in my career where […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyJuly 16, 2013July 17, 2013

Cops warn drivers to be careful swerving for critters 16

Motorists should only sidestep animals on an empty road at a slow speed, warn cops. “If you want to swerve into oncoming traffic ’cause you want to avoid a chipmunk, wrong move,” said Ottawa police Sgt. Mark Gatien. “I can see if there’s a moose coming, if there’s a deer coming, this sort of thing, […]

Crime by rochekellyJune 25, 2013July 1, 2013

Vigil held for murder victim Donna Jones

Surrounded by flowers — mostly purple, one of Donna Jones’ favourite colours — speakers took to the microphone sharing memories of the beloved federal public servant in Minto Park on Tuesday. Memories and photos are all that’s left for brother Derek Jones “and that’ll have to do,” he told the crowd of more than 100. […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyJune 15, 2013June 15, 2013

First degree murder charge in Arnprior killing

A 22-year-old Arnprior man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the stabbing death of Brodie Armstrong — a man he went to school with. Jesse Gervais was cuffed at the Greyhound bus terminal in Sault Ste. Marie late Friday. Police there were “working on some logistics” Saturday morning to return […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyMay 29, 2013May 29, 2013

Ottawa cop who leaked Coun. Peter Clark report could be in hot water

The Ottawa police officer who leaked a report to media detailing Coun. Peter Clark’s traffic stop for a breath test earlier this month will face disciplinary action. Police Chief Charles Bordeleau ordered the inquiry by the force’s professional standards unit on Tuesday — the day information about Clark’s May 7 traffic stop was widely reported […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyMay 28, 2013May 29, 2013

Tinted car windows could cost drivers

SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2013/05/28/tinted-car-windows-could-cost-drivers The only time Greg Van Dalen has been pulled over in his Corvette was the day he paid for it. Van Dalen, of Rockland, trekked to Connecticut in January to pick up his car. “I bought it modified,” said Van Dalen. He was stopped by police in New York State about three […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyMay 27, 2013May 29, 2013

Pimp my Ride — Ottawa edition

SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2013/05/27/pimp-my-ride–ottawa-edition They weren’t exactly flooring it in Gatineau. While the muscle car film Fast and Furious 6 topped the box office over the weekend, things were “pretty quiet around the theatres,” said Gatineau Police spokesman Pierre Lanthier. In anticipation of its debut last Friday, police warned they’d be ramping up enforcement since the […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyMay 26, 2013May 29, 2013

Montreal man shot in buttocks

A 20-year-old Montreal man is recovering from a gunshot wound to the buttocks following an early morning incident Sunday. Police were called to the 400 block of Laurier Ave. W. at 3:40 a.m., where paramedics treated the man before taking him to hospital. The victim is co-operating, however police haven’t narrowed down a suspect, said […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyMay 26, 2013May 29, 2013

Body found in west end; not deemed suspicious

A man’s body turned up in the west end Sunday in an area plagued by violence in recent weeks. Police responded to the call at 7:26 a.m. near Carling and Maplehurst avenues. Major crime investigators weren’t called to the scene and the death wasn’t considered suspicious, sources tell the Sun. Detectives are waiting for the […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyMay 9, 2013May 22, 2013

Toews unveils funding to fight terrorism

Preventing, countering, and prosecuting terrorism is a top priority for the federal government, says public safety minister Vic Toews. ”Terrorism and violent extremism pose real threats to Canada and as the threats evolve, we must improve our ability to better prevent and disrupt attacks,” said Toews during a press conference held at Carleton University Thursday. […]