On April 25th, 2026, at approximately 12:49 p.m., a lone male suspect broke into an office, and he stole a wallet with debit/credit cards inside. The suspect later used the stolen debit/credit cards at various stores in the 1000 block of Wellington Street West. The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is seeking public assistance in identifying the suspect. The suspect is described as White, approximately 50 years old, of medium height with a heavy build and clean-shaven. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a khaki coloured hoodie, a grey baseball cap, dark pants, and dark shoes.Anyone with information on the identity of this suspect or this incident is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Break and Enter Unit.
On April 26th, at approximately 11:38 p.m., a canine officer conducted a traffic stop near the Vanier Parkway and Highway 417 overpass for a traffic-related offence. During the interaction, the officer formed grounds to search the vehicle for cannabis. With the assistance of the Vanier/Overbrook Neighbourhood Resource Team, officers searched the vehicle and located several Schedule I substances. Among the drugs seized was a considerable quantity of cocaine.As a result of the investigation, the driver was charged with three counts of Possession of a Schedule I substance for the Purpose of Trafficking. The Drug Unit has assumed carriage of the ongoing investigation.
On April 30, 2026, the Break and Enter Unit with the assistance of the OPS Canine Unit, West Neighbourhood Resource Team and frontline patrol, arrested two suspects following another break and enter that had just occurred at an electronics retail store in Kanata. The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) launched an investigation in February 2026 into a series of commercial break and enters targeting retail stores across the city. The Break and Unit identified a pattern of thefts involving high‑value merchandise, including high‑end cosmetics and fragrances, electronics, and cannabis products. Dave Marseille, 25 years old and Sakyka Simpson, 25 years old were charged with Break and Enter, Assault Police, Wearing a Disguise with Intent, Possession of Break‑In Instruments, Resist Arrest, Obstruct Justice, and Mischief. The investigation remains ongoing, and police anticipate that additional charges may be laid as further links to other incidents are examined. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to contact the OPS Break and Enter Unit.
In an adjacent story, it was recently announced that the Ontario government will be granting authority to O.C. Transpo Special Constables to make arrests. The Ontario government recently introduced amendments to the Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act, which have also been approved by Ottawa City Council in a 17 to 7 vote in February, would grant the constables the authority to stop individuals from using illegal substances on transit and in transit areas, and issue tickets or make arrests if individuals refuse to comply.
