Category: Neighbourhood Watch

Weekly bulletins from our neighbourhood police department.

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2015-11-23

This week’s topics:

  • Holiday closures at police stations.
  • Fraud targets elderly Chinese women – Bless this (soon to be empty) bag of treasure.
  • 2106 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets – Comments welcome.
  • Suspect to be identified – Photo, near Wellington and Parkdale.

– Alex

—– Forwarded Message —–
Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for November 23
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2015 14:41:20 -0500
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Attached is the Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for November 23, 2015. Please feel free to pass it along 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.

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

NeighbourhoodWatch-2015-11-23.pdf

Message from Ottawa Chief of Police Charles Bordeleau about Paris Events

From: PIA <PIA@ottawapolice.ca> Sent: Sat, Nov 14, 2015 8:48 pm
Subject: Message from Ottawa Chief of Police Charles Bordeleau

Community Leaders/Colleagues/Friends;

As the events unfolded yesterday in Paris, it is incumbent upon us as a police service to be aware of how this incident may have an impact on our local communities. We understand that these recent global events may be very challenging for members of our communities and that this incident may exacerbate these challenges and even be an opportunity for hatred to be misdirected. We continue to be in contact with our security partners at RCMP & OPP and information continues to indicate that there are no links domestically to Canada.

The Ottawa Police Service has a long standing collaboration with our various faith and community leaders that have allowed us to build strong and positive relationships. With this in mind, I want to take this opportunity to reiterate my commitment to ensure the safety of all of our communities. We also encourage all members of our communities to work together in continuing to ensure our city and country are safe.

It is with this relationship in mind that we encourage you to share this information as widely as possible with members of your respective communities.

If at any time, you or a member of your community feels that there is a life-threatening emergency or crime in progress, you are strongly encouraged to call 9-1-1. For all other non-emergency crimes, or for general inquiries, you are encouraged to call 613-230-6211. Visit our website at http://www.ottawapolice.ca/ for additional information about the services we offer.

The Ottawa Police Service is committed to professionally serving all residents of the City of Ottawa, and continues our work in partnership with all communities. Thank you for your ongoing commitment to working together.

Should you have any questions regarding this message, I would ask that you contact our Diversity and Race Relations Section at diversityandracerelations@ottawapolice.ca or 613-236-1222 ext. 5011.

Thank you for your continued support.

Charles
Bordeleau
Chief of Police

Possible Sexual Predator Sighted

From: “Neilly, Dawn R” <NeillyD@ottawapolice.ca>
Date: November 13, 2015 at 12:30:49 PM EST
Subject: NHW Warning

Can you please distribute this info….sexual predator

On November 5th, 2015 around 6:10 am the complainant was stopped at the intersection of Wellington St & Clarendon Ave when a subject male was observed slowly crossing the street with his genitals exposed.
The subject is described as a White male, 5’10, medium build, curly blond hair wearing a grey hoodie and black sweat pants.

Please call in any information to the Ottawa Police
613-236-1222 ext 7300

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2015-11-09

This week’s topics:

  • Thefts from vehicles – Ongoing rash.
  • Shine the Light campaign – Campaign to end violence against women.

– Alex

—– Forwarded Message —–
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2015 14:14:32 -0500
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Attached is the Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for November 9, 2015. Please feel free to pass it along 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.

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

NeighbourhoodWatch-2015-11-09

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2015-11-02

This week’s topics:

  • Sixth Annual Ottawa Police Service Gala – Keynote speaker Kevin Vickers.
  • Statement from Chief Bordeleau – Street check rules changing.
  • Let’s Chat: Priorities – Community feedback meeting.
  • Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) – Red light running and unsafe lane changes (interesting to see which is more damaging).

– Alex

—– Forwarded Message —–
Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for November 2
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2015 14:38:06 -0500
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Attached is the Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for November 2, 2015. Please feel free to pass it along 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.

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

NeighbourhoodWatch-2015-11-02.pdf

Door-to-door Salesman Warning

From: “Neilly, Dawn R” <NeillyD@ottawapolice.ca>
Date: October 30, 2015 at 10:07:16 AM EDT
Subject: RE: Man soliciting at the door today

Hi Everyone,

I received this message about a door-to-door scam where the subject is wearing an id badge with “consumer information” as the company. They do have a web site but the subject’s story does not seem legitimate. Make your own calls, but beware of who you let into your homes and don’t feel pressured by persistence and assertiveness. I have added the OPS web page for door to door tips.

http://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/safety-and-crime-prevention/door-to-door-sales.asp

Dawn

Cst. Dawn Neilly-Sylvestre| Badge #1520
Community Police Centre – 1064 Wellington St
Ottawa Police Service | P.O. Box 9634, Station T, Ottawa, Ontario K1G 6H5
613.236.1222, Ext: 5871 | 613-295-2790| neillyd@ottawapolice.ca

We may want to put out an alert about a man who came to my door this afternoon. He was wearing an id badge with ‘consumer information’ as the company. He started out saying he wanted to check the “filtration” in my water main. When I asked him what needed to be checked, he said that it had to do with Enbridge and they would have sent a memo with my last bill that he would be in the area. I stepped out on the porch to talk to him and he reeked of marijuana. I told him I had received nothing from Enbridge and I did not let unexpected people in my house. He left, heading toward Wellington.

White male in his 40’s, about 6’2 and heavy set. He was dressed in blue and white-pants, jacket and toque. His hair was covered, but it seemed to have a little strawberry blonde coming out from under the toque.

Not sure what he was after.

I called to report him to the police.

Halloween Safety Tips

From: “Neilly, Dawn R” <NeillyD@ottawapolice.ca>
Date: October 28, 2015 at 12:49:12 PM EDT
Subject: Halloween Tips for the community

The Ottawa Police Service would like to remind everyone to be safe this Halloween. To help families have a safe trick-or-treating experience, the Ottawa Police offers you the following tips and tricks:

  • Make sure your children can be seen. Visibility is an important safety consideration. Flashlights with fresh batteries, glow sticks and reflective tape are must-haves on Halloween and will enable drivers to see kids as they go door to door.
  • Children should walk on the sidewalk and go to well lit homes on one side of the street; then cross safely at an intersection to visit homes on the other side of the street.
  • Ensure costumes are fitted. Make sure your child’s Halloween costume is made of flame-resistant materials and is well fitted. Costumes that drag on the ground can pose a tripping hazard, which can be a serious danger if kids fall while crossing the street. Masks, hats and other accessories should also fit your child properly without inhibiting their vision. Halloween makeup is a safer option.
  • Always trick-or-treat in groups. Accompany your children when they go out trick-or-treating. Older children may want to go with friends. If so, plan a route and make them carry a fully charged cell phone in case they get separated from the group.
  • Check Halloween candy carefully. Treat your kids to a Halloween snack before they head out so that they are less likely to eat the candy they gather before you have a chance to inspect their loot bags. Teach your children never to eat treats that are in packages that have been opened, show pinholes or have other damage. And remember, avoid homemade treats or fruit unless they are from a family member or close friend.
  • Find help. Teach your children to find a police officer if they are lost or need help while trick-or-treating.
  • Motorists: be aware of children on the streets. With all the excitement some may forget to look both ways before crossing. Drive carefully and slowly when on residential streets.

For more Halloween safety tips visit ottawapolice.ca

Le Service de police d’Ottawa tient à rappeler à chacun d’être prudent pour la fête de l’Halloween. Pour aider les familles à vivre une cueillette de friandises en toute sûreté, la Police Ottawa vous propose les conseils et astuces suivants:

  • Assurez-vous que vos enfants soient faciles à voir. La visibilité est un facteur de sécurité fort important. Des lampes de poches aux piles neuves, des bâtons lumineux et du ruban réfléchissant sont des incontournables à l’Halloween, aidant les conducteurs à bien voir les enfants circulant de maison en maison.
  • Les enfants devraient marcher sur le trottoir et visiter les maisons illuminées, un coté à la fois, et traverser prudemment aux intersections.
  • Vérifiez le bon ajustement des costumes. Assurez-vous que le costume d’Halloween de votre enfant soit fait d’un matériau résistant aux flammes. Des costumes qui traînent au sol posent un risque de trébuchement, ce qui s’avérer fort dangereux si un enfant fait un chute en traversant la rue. Les masques, chapeaux et autres accessoires devraient aussi aller à votre enfant sans nuire à sa vision. Le maquillage d’Halloween est un choix plus sûr.
  • Faites toujours la tournée d’Halloween en groupe. Accompagnez vos enfants lors de leur cueillette de bonbons. Les enfants plus vieux voudront y aller avec leurs amis. Dans ce cas, dressez leur parcours et assurez-vous qu’ils aient avec eux un téléphone cellulaire pleinement chargé, dans l’éventualité qu’un enfant se retrouve séparé du groupe.
  • Inspectez minutieusement le butin d’Halloween. Offrez une collation d’Halloween à vos enfants avant leur départ pour qu’ils soient moins portés à manger leurs bonbons avant que vous n’ayez l’occasion d’inspecter leur butin. Enseignez à vos enfants de ne jamais manger des friandises se trouvant dans un emballage qui a été ouvert, présentant des trous d’aiguille ou autrement endommagées. Et ne l’oubliez pas, évitez les confections maison ou les fruits à moins qu’ils ne proviennent d’un membre de la famille ou un proche.
  • Trouver de l’aide. Enseignez à vos enfants à trouver un agent de police s’ils se perdent, ou ont besoin d’aide durant leur tournée.
  • Automobilistes : soyez conscient de la présence d’enfants dans les rues. Dans toute cette agitation, il se peut que certains oublient de regarder des deux côtés avant de traverser la rue. Conduisez lentement et prudemment, surtout dans les secteurs résidentiels.

Pour plus d’informations sur l’Halloween, visitez ottawapolice.ca

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2015-10-26

This week’s topics:

  • Operation Northern Spotlight results – Recovering child sex trafficking victims.
  • Crime Prevention Week – Personal safety theme.
  • OPS Android app now available – iOS one improved too, programming volunteers helped.

– Alex

—– Forwarded Message —–
Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for October 26
Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2015 13:34:24 -0400
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Attached is the Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for October 26, 2015. Please feel free to pass it along 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.

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

NeighbourhoodWatch-2015-10-26.pdf

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2015-10-19

This week’s topics:

  • 2016 Thomas G. Flanagan S.C. Scholarship award.
  • Own a new Toyota/Lexus? – Theft problems.
  • 2016-2018 OPS Business Plan – November 5 meeting.
  • Outdoor marijuana eradication project – Several tons seized.

– Alex

—– Forwarded Message —–
Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for Oct. 19
Date: Mon, 19 Oct 2015 13:48:33 -0400
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Attached is the Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for October 19, 2015. Please feel free to pass it along to anyone who might be interested in reading it. Comments, information and 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-2015-10-19.pdf

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2015-10-05

This week’s topics:

  • STEP in October – Distracted driving & stop signs.
  • Fraud suspect – Wallets and purses stolen.

– Alex

—– Forwarded Message —–
Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for October 5
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2015 14:14:40 -0400
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Attached is the Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for October 5, 2015. Please feel free to pass it along 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.

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

NeighbourhoodWatch-2015-10-05.pdf