MAN FACES NUMEROUS CHARGES AFTER ALLEGED STABBING, FIREARM INCIDENT

Cornwall, ON – A 42-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on Oct. 13, 2025, and charged with the following:

• Two counts of fail to comply with release order
• Assault causing bodily harm
• Two counts of assault with a weapon
• Careless use of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
• Carrying concealed weapon
• Firearm – use while committing offence
• Pointing a firearm
• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
• Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
• Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
• Knowledged of unauthorized possession of firearm
• Kidnapping while using certain firearms – confined
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Two counts of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm
• Operation while prohibited under the criminal code

In the early morning hours of Oct. 13, 2025, members of the Cornwall Police Service were dispatched to an ambulance assist call for a possible stabbing, and an investigation ensued.

It is alleged on this date, the man was bound by a release order with the relevant conditions to reside at a specific address and to not possess any weapons.

Furthermore, it is alleged he assaulted an individual with an edged weapon, causing injuries. He then brandished a firearm, pointed it at multiple individuals and subsequently forced an individual into a motor vehicle. It is also alleged he made death threats to multiple individuals.

The investigation also revealed the man allegedly operated a motor vehicle while prohibited and failed to reside at the address he was required to live at.

The man was subsequently located at his residence, and it is alleged he refused to leave. With reasonable and probable grounds developed, a warrant was issued for the man’s arrest.

Shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 13, 2025, the Cornwall Emergency Response Team (CERT) executed the warrant and arrested the man. He was taken into custody by a CPS officer, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.

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Media Contact:
Rodney Wilson
Cornwall Police Service
Wilson.r@cornwallpolice.com