CARELESS USE OF FIREARM

Cornwall, ON – A 24-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on Nov. 16, 2023, and charged with the following:

• Careless use of firearm
• Careless storage of firearm
• Careless storage of ammunition
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Possession of a firearm knowing possession is unauthorized
• Pointing a firearm
• Forcible confinement
• Uttering threats
• Using firearm in commission of an offence
• Possession of prohibited weapon with ammunition

It is alleged that on Nov. 16, 2023, police responded to an active weapon call on the 200 block of Belmont Street. It is alleged that on Nov. 16, 2023, the man pointed a firearm at his girlfriend, threatened to cause harm to her, and did not allow her to leave the residence. It is also alleged the man carelessly discharged the firearm which led to police being contacted and an investigation ensued. The investigation revealed the man was in possession of a firearm, ammunition and other prohibited weapons. The man taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.

FAIL TO COMPLY

Cornwall, ON – Skyler Thauvette, 21, of Cornwall, was arrested on Nov. 16, 2023, and charged with fail to comply with release order. It is alleged that on Oct. 6, 2023, the woman was bound by a release order with the relevant condition to remain in her residence except for medical reasons or to be in the presence of specific individuals. It is also alleged that on Nov. 2, 2023, the woman left her home and did not return. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. On Nov. 16, 2023, the woman was located, taken into custody and charged accordingly. She was held for a bail hearing.

FAIL TO COMPLY, POSSESSION OF FIREARM

Cornwall, ON – Amanda Flaro-Fox, 36, of Cornwall, was arrested on Nov. 16, 2023 and charged with the following:

• Two counts of fail to comply with probation order
• Failure to comply with release order
• Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
• Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
• Possession of prohibited device or ammunition for dangerous purpose
• Carry concealed prohibited device or ammunition
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm
• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

It is also alleged that the woman was bound by two probation orders with the relevant conditions to keep the peace and be of good behaviour and to not possess any weapons. It is also alleged that she was bound by a release order with the relevant condition to not possess any weapons. It is alleged on Nov. 16, 2023, the woman attended a Ninth Street business, selected merchandise, and left the store without paying for it. She was taken into custody by the Loss Prevention officer. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. While being taken into custody by a police officer, it is alleged that she resisted arrest and threw an object at the officer. While in custody, police located a firearm. She was charged accordingly, and held for a bail hearing.

CALLS FOR SERVICE

There were 39 calls for service in the City of Cornwall over the 24 hours (8:00 am yesterday to 8:00 am 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.

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Media Contact:
Rodney Wilson
Cornwall Police Service
Phone: 613-933-5000 x 2721
Wilson.r@cornwallpolice.com