Media Release - May 10, 2024
Publié le le 10 mai 2024
FAIL TO COMPLY, ASSAULT, ASSAULT CAUSING BODILY HARM, ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON, ASSAULT PEACE OFFICER, THEFT
Cornwall, ON – A 14-year-old Cornwall youth was arrested on May 9, 2024, and charged with the following:
- Fail to comply with probation order
- Fail to comply with release order
- Assault
- Assault causing bodily harm - choke, suffocate or strangle
- Assault with a weapon
- Assault a peace officer
- Theft under $5,000
It is alleged on May 9, 2024, the youth was bound by a probation order with the relevant condition to follow house rules. It is also alleged on this date, the youth was bound by a release order to remain in her residence during specific hours. Furthermore, it is alleged on May 9, 2024, the youth assaulted her mother, choked her and assaulted her with a weapon. Police were called and an investigation ensued. The investigation also revealed she allegedly stole an item from the residence and left home outside the specific hours outlined in her release order. The youth was located, and while being taken into custody, it is alleged she assaulted a police officer. She was charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing. Her name was not released as per the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
FAIL TO COMPLY
Cornwall, ON – A 22-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on May 9, 2024, and charged with fail to comply with release order. It is alleged on May 1, 2024, the man was bound by a release order with the relevant condition to not attend his ex-girlfriend’s residence. Furthermore, it is alleged on this date, the man attended the residence. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. On May 9, 2024, the man attended police headquarters to address the matter. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing. His name was not released to protect the identity of the victim.
WARRANT
Cornwall, ON – Lewis Rising, 33, of Cornwall, was arrested on May 9, 2024, on the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged on May 7, 2024, the man was scheduled to attend court and failed to do so. A warrant was issued for his arrest. On May 9, 2024, the man attended police headquarters to address the matter. The warrant was executed and he was released to appear in court on June 13, 2024.
UTTERING THREATS
Cornwall, ON – Melanie Lalonde, 37, of Cornwall, was arrested on May 9, 2024, and charged with two counts of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm. It is alleged on May 9, 2024, the woman made threats to an individual known to her. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. The woman was located, taken into custody and charged accordingly. She was released to appear in court on June 13, 2024.
CALLS FOR SERVICE
There were 51 calls for service in the City of Cornwall over the last 24 hours (8 a.m. yesterday to 8 a.m. today). To see what’s happening in your neighbourhood visit our Crime Plot Map.
The mapping data on the Crime Plot Map is an extract from the Cornwall Police Service and only contains incidents that meet public disclosure eligibility in order to protect the identity of the victims. Since only a subset of data is displayed, the number of mapped incidents may not be a true reflection of how many incidents are actually on file for the day(s) or time range selected.
CPS reserves the right to not post all calls for service in order to protect the identity of the victims.
CPS MISSION
In partnership with diverse communities, we are committed to the pursuit of excellence and keeping our city safe.
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Media Contact:
Rodney Wilson
Cornwall Police Service
Phone: 613-933-5000 x 2721
Wilson.r@cornwallpolice.com