Officers issued 'multiple violations' during 'Freedom Convoy' anniversary rally, police chief says
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Ottawa police and Bylaw Services officers issued "multiple violations" for driving and parking infractions during last weekend's 'Freedom Convoy' anniversary rally in downtown Ottawa, according to the police chief.
Ottawa police and Bylaw Services officers issued "multiple violations" for driving, noise and parking infractions during last weekend's 'Freedom Convoy' anniversary rally in downtown Ottawa, according to the police chief.
Chief Eric Stubbs outlined the "violations" officers issued in the downtown area in a memo to Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and councillors Wednesday afternoon, one day after Bylaw Services told CTV News Ottawa no tickets were issued during the rally.
"This past weekend, a significant amount of officers were deployed to manage multiple and overlapping demonstrations (Convoy and pro-Palestinian protests) with several marches (including an unplanned snake march in the downtown core by convoy demonstrators), Winterlude and emergency responses," Stubbs said in the memo obtained by CTV News Ottawa.
"A significant amount of police presence was required for the convoy-related demonstration, including a plan to ensure convoys could not enter the downtown area. Enforcement efforts were clear and present."
Stubbs said police and Bylaw Services officers issued tickets for several violations during the rally, including:
Stubbs said police and Bylaw Services discontinued their operation Saturday evening when the crowds had departed the area.
"Around 7 p.m., reports of noise and fireworks were made to police in the area of Queen and Kent streets, and police and Bylaw immediately responded," Stubbs said.
