10 people arrested, charged in Ottawa police’s latest ‘restoring order’ blitz
Posted Sep 4, 2026 03:34:44 PM.
Ottawa police laid dozens of charges in relation to drugs, weapons and a theft after they conducted another enforcement project in Centretown.
Over the last several weeks, police have taken on what they call a “coordinated enforcement initiative” that addresses safety concerns like open drug and alcohol use and disorderly behaviour.
“This enforcement initiative contributed to restoring public order in several identified hotspots and demonstrated the effectiveness of collaborative partnerships in addressing chronic neighbourhood concerns,” the press release reads.
On Sept. 2, officers, with City of Ottawa agencies went to the “hotspots” including areas along Booth Street, Somerset Street, Bank Street, and Cooper Street. They were walking down streets and speaking to residents and businesses to conduct investigations and identify people who contributed to “ongoing disorder.”
Police also noted they are working with city staff to address what they call the “broader quality-of-life issues affecting the neighbourhood.”
As a result, police arrested and charged 10 people while seizing illegal drugs like crack cocaine, fentanyl, and hydromorphone. A stolen bike was also returned to its owner and a replica handgun was taken.
Charges laid against people include:
- Theft under $5,000 x2
- Breach of probation x1
- Obstruct/resist a peace officer x3
- Possess weapon dangerous to public peace x3
- Carry concealed weapon x2
- Possess prohibited/restricted weapon x1
- Unlawfully possess Schedule I substance x7
- Possession of a Schedule I substance x3
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for trafficking x4
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000 x1
This is likely not the last time officials will target the Centretown community with this sort of initiative. In the statement, officials said, “Intelligence gathered during the operation will help inform future enforcement and problem-solving initiatives aimed at improving community safety.”
