Category: Neighbourhood Watch

Weekly bulletins from our neighbourhood police department.

Recent Swarmings on Bayswater Avenue

From: <noreply@ottawapolice.ca>
Date: Tue, Oct 25, 2016 at 9:12 AM
Subject: Ottawa Police – Suspects sought in recent swarmings

Suspects sought in recent swarmings

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, October 25, 2016 9:10 am

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is investigating two weekend swarmings in the same area and is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects responsible.

On October 21, 2016, at approximately 9:00 pm, a lone male victim was walking through an alleyway that runs between Spadina Avenue and Bayswater Avenue when approached by three suspects. One male brandished a handgun which was pointed at the victim. The suspects took various items from the victim, including his wallet, phone, and some groceries which the victim had just purchased. The suspects then fled the scene.

The suspects were described as:

#1: black male, English speaking with a Jamaican accent, approximately 6’1″-6’2″ (185cm-188cm), approximately 20-25 years old, slender build, short black hair. The suspect was wearing a black bandana covering his nose, below his eyes and down the rest of his face. Subject was wearing a black or dark hooded jacket, black jeans or pants.

#2: black male, English speaking with a Jamaican Accent, approximately 5’10” (178cm), slender build, 20-25 years old, short black hair. The subject was wearing a dark hooded jacket and a bandana covering his nose, under his eyes and down the rest of his face.

#3: male approx. 5’10” (178cm), slender build, wearing a tight mask like neoprene covering his whole face. The mask may have had a white design on it. Ethnicity unknown.

On October 22, 2016, at approximately 11:00 pm, a lone female victim was walking in the area of Bayswater Avenue / Gladstone Avenue when she came upon 3-4 males. As the victim passed by, one of the males demanded whatever she had on her. They then surrounded her until she produced cash and her cellphone. One of the suspects was armed with a knife.

The suspects in this instance are described as:

#1: Caucasian male, approximately 5’8”-6’0” (174cm-183cm), slim build, wearing dark clothing. He had a balaclava concealing his face.

#2: Black male, approximately 5’6” (168cm), slim build, wearing a red hooded jacket and possibly red jogging pants. He was also wearing a balaclava.

#3 and #4 suspects have no description.

It is unclear at this time if the two investigations are definitively linked.

Extra vigilance is recommended as these investigations proceed, particularly for persons walking alone in this area during the evening hours. Attached are some safety tips related to swarmings and personal robberies: https://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/safety-and-crime-prevention/Personal-Robbery-and-Swarmings.asp

Anyone with information regarding this robbery, or any robbery, is asked to call the Ottawa Police’s Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5116. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by downloading the Ottawa Police app.

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2016-10-24

This week’s topics:

  • Ottawa Police gift shop now online – Moved from physical store to online, proceeds go to charity.
  • 2016 Thomas G. Flanagan S.C. Scholarship – Celebrating the day when women were declared persons under the law.

– Alex

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Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for October 24
Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2016 13:37:20 -0400
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Attached is the Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for October 24, 2016. Please feel free to pass it on to anyone who might be interested in reading it. Any comments, information or requests to be added to or deleted from the list may be sent to wellingtoncpc@gmail.com. Any queries for Cst. Dawn Neilly may be sent directly to neillyd@ottawapolice.ca.

NeighbourhoodWatch-2016-10-24.pdf

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2016-10-17

Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for October 17
Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2016 13:21:41 -0400
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

1. National Teen Driver Safety Week is a public awareness campaign to educate young drivers about road safety.

“Drivers aged 15 – 24 make up the largest number of injuries and deaths on our roadways,” said Ottawa Police Traffic Sergeant Eddy Yeoumans. “Distracted driving, speeding, impairment and failure to use seat belts are commonly involved in collisions with young drivers behind the wheel.”

Young drivers also make up the largest number of single vehicle collisions.

“When you are driving, make it your number one priority,” said Sgt. Yeoumans. “Your life, your passengers’ lives and the lives of other road users are at stake. Nothing should take your attention from the roadway.”

We all have a responsibility when it comes to helping young drivers be safe drivers.

Parents:

  • Teach children safe driving behaviour by being a safe driver yourself.
  • Monitor your teen’s driving, even after they get their licence.

Passengers:

  • Don’t distract the driver.
  • Speak up if the driver is speeding or using the phone.
  • Wear your seatbelt.

Drivers:

  • Make safe driving your number one priority.
  • Follow the speed limit. Speeding makes the vehicle harder to control and increases stopping distances required to avoid hazards or unexpected road conditions, as well as other vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians.
  • Texts and phone calls can wait until you are at your destination, or safely pull over and stop driving to use your phone.
  • Buckle up, no matter how short the distance you are driving.

1. La Semaine nationale sur la sécurité des adolescents au volant est une campagne de sensibilisation publique visant à éduquer les jeunes conducteurs quant à la sécurité routière.

« Les conducteurs âgés de 15 à 24 ans sont associés au plus grand nombre de blessures et de décès sur nos routes, » a déclaré le sergent Eddy Yeoumans, de la Section de la circulation de la Police d’Ottawa. « La conduite inattentive, la conduite avec facultés affaiblies, les excès de vitesse et la non-utilisation des ceintures de sécurité sont couramment des facteurs lors de collisions quand des jeunes sont au volant. »

Les jeunes conducteurs sont aussi liés à la plus forte proportion des collisions mettant en cause un seul véhicule.

« Lorsque vous conduisez, faites-en votre toute première priorité, » dit le sergent Yeoumans. « Votre vie, celles de vos passagers, et les vies d’autres usagers de la route sont en jeu. Rien ne devrait détourner votre attention de la route. »

Il incombe à chacun d’entre nous d’aider les jeunes conducteurs à devenir des conducteurs sécuritaires.

Parents:

  • Inculquez à vos enfants la conduite sécuritaire en étant vous-même un conducteur prudent.
  • Surveillez la conduite de votre ado, même après qu’il ou elle a obtenu son permis.

Passagers:

  • Ne distrayez par le conducteur.
  • Si le conducteur roule trop vite ou utilise son téléphone, prononcez-vous là-dessus.
  • Portez votre ceinture de sécurité.

Conducteurs:

  • Faites de la conduite sécuritaire votre grande priorité.
  • Respectez la limite de vitesse. Rouler trop vite rend le véhicule plus difficile à maîtriser et augmente les distances requises pour éviter des obstacles ou des conditions routières inattendues, sans compter les autres véhicules, les cyclistes et les piétons.
  • Les textos et les appels peuvent attendre que vous soyez arrivé à destination, ou rangez-vous prudemment en bord de route et cessez de conduire avait d’utiliser votre téléphone.
  • Bouclez votre ceinture, qu’importe la distance de votre déplacement.

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2016-10-03

This week’s topics:

  • STEP in October – Distracted driving and speeding (interesting to compare the fatality counts).
  • Be Safe, Be Seen initiative – Complimentary bike and pedestrian lights available.
  • Launch of “Best Fit Car Seat” video.
  • Youth Advisory Committee – Looking for nominations.

– Alex

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Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for Oct. 3
Date: Mon, 3 Oct 2016 13:17:14 -0400
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Attached is the Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for October 3, 2016. Please feel free to pass it along to anyone who might be interested in receiving it. Any comments, information or requests to be added to or deleted from the list may be sent to wellingtoncpc@gmail.com. Queries for Cst. Dawn Neilly may be sent directly to neillyd@ottawapolice.ca.

Eileen Reardon
Volunteer, Wellington Community Police Centre
(613) 236-1222 x5870

NeighbourhoodWatch-2016-10-03.pdf

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2016-09-26

This week’s topics:

  • Did you see Annie Pootoogook?
  • Road safety reminder.

– Alex

—– Forwarded Message —–
Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for Sept. 26
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2016 14:35:29 -0400
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Attached is the Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for September 26, 2016. Please feel free to pass it on to anyone who might be interested in receiving it. Any comments, information or requests to be added to or deleted from the list may be sent to wellingtoncpc@gmail.com. Queries for Cst. Neilly may be sent to neillyd@ottawapolice.ca.

Eileen Reardon
Volunteer, Wellington Community Police Centre
(613) 236-1222 x5870

NeighbourhoodWatch-2016-09-26.pdf

Paving Scam

Subject: Paving scam / Arnaque pavage
Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2016 14:27:26 -0400
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

The Ottawa Police Organized Fraud Unit is warning the public about a new scam that has emerged in Ottawa.

The Ottawa Police has received complaints from people who have “hired” paving contractors who come to the door, with promises of an inexpensive paving job for their lane. No paperwork is exchanged, a verbal price is agreed upon, and when the work is complete, they charge a much higher amount and pressure the purchaser to pay.

The “salesmen” appear to be young white males, who speak with an Irish accent.

The Ottawa Police Organized Fraud Section wants to remind the public that any contractor work should come with a signed hard copy contract, and that if any deal appears too good to be true, it probably is.

Take the time to reflect on the deal before agreeing. There is no hurry to sign the deal at the door.

Remember that once you agree to the work, you have to pay for the work, so that is why it is important to get a contract before the work starts.

L’Unité des fraudes organisées de la Police d’Ottawa tient à mettre la population en garde à propos d’une nouvelle arnaque qui vient de se manifester à Ottawa.

La Police d’Ottawa a reçu des plaintes de la part de gens qui ont « engagé » des entrepreneurs en pavage qui se présentent aux portes avec des promesses d’un travail de pavage à bas prix pour leur entrée. Aucun papier n’est échangé, on s’entend verbalement sur un prix, et lorsque l’ouvrage est terminé, ils exigent un montant bien plus élevé et font pression sur l’acheteur pour obtenir paiement.

Les « vendeurs » seraient de jeunes hommes de race blanche, parlant avec un accent irlandais.

La Section des fraudes organisées de la Police d’Ottawa souhaite rappeler aux gens que tout travail à effectuer par un entrepreneur doit être accompagné d’un contrat version papier signé, et que si une aubaine semble être trop belle pour être vraie, c’est probablement le cas.

Prenez le temps de réfléchir à l’affaire avant de la conclure. Rien ne presse, nul besoin de signer l’entente à votre porte. N’oubliez pas que lorsque vous avez accepté de faire exécuter des travaux, vous devez verser un certain montant, c’est pourquoi il est important d’obtenir un contrat avant d’amorcer l’ouvrage.

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2016-09-19

This week’s topics:

  • Missing girl – 14 years old, Russell Road.
  • Information and PREP Test workshop – recruiting.

– Alex

—– Forwarded Message —–
Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for Sept. 19
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2016 14:48:08 -0400
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Attached is the Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for Sept. 19, 2016. Please feel free to pass it on to anyone who might be interested in receiving it. Any comments, information or requests to be added to or deleted from the list may be sent to wellingtoncpc@gmail.com. Any queries for Cst. Neilly may be sent to neillyd@ottawapolice.ca.

Eileen Reardon
Volunteer, Wellington Community Police Centre
(613) 236-1222 ext. 5870

NeighbourhoodWatch-2016-09-19.pdf

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2016-09-12

This week’s topics:

  • Back to school safety tips.
  • News for post-secondary students – campus safety.
  • STEP in September – school bus laws, seat belts.
  • Automatic License Plate Recognition vehicle – now cruising and scanning, 5000 an hour!, with privacy rules too.
  • Scam e-mails and the Canada Revenue Agency – identity theft goal.

– Alex

—– Forwarded Message —–
Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for September 12
Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2016 15:52:37 -0400
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Attached is the Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for September 12, 2016. Please feel free to pass it along to anyone who might be interested in receiving it. Any comments, information or requests to be added to or deleted from the list may be sent to wellingtoncpc@gmail.com.

Eileen Reardon
Volunteer, Wellington Community Police Centre
(613) 236-1222 x5870

NeighbourhoodWatch-2016-09-12.pdf

Back to School Safety Reminders

Subject: Reminder from the Ottawa Police Service
Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2016 16:23:58 -0400
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Back to School safety reminders for children and adults

(Ottawa)—This week and next, children will be returning to school and many will be busing, walking and riding their bikes to their destinations.

The Ottawa Police Service reminds motorists and pedestrians to be aware of the increase of children and youth on city streets. As school begins, please consider the following safety tips:

“Our officers will be conducting speed enforcement initiatives in multiple school zones,” said A/S/Sgt. Felix Letellier, from Central District. “They will monitor those areas, as well as ensure compliance when a school bus stops and flashes its lights.”

Drivers are responsible for stopping in both directions, if on a road without a median, when they see a school bus stopped with its lights flashing. Fines for not obeying this law range from $400 to $2,000 and six demerit points.

“The return of children to school is always an adjustment for all road users,” said A/Sgt. Letellier. “For everyone’s safety: drivers – make driving your number one priority; pedestrians and cyclists – be aware of your surroundings; and everyone – obey all rules of the road.”

September is School Bus/School Zone safety and Vehicle Occupant Restraint awareness month with the Safer Roads Ottawa http://ottawa.ca/en/residents/transportation-and-parking/safer-roads-ottawa-program Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP).

For more safety tips, go to Back to School Safety http://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/safety-and-crime-prevention/Back-to-School.asp.