media release - aug. 29, 2025
FAIL TO COMPLY
Cornwall, ON – A 25-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on Aug. 28, 2025, and charged with fail to comply with release order. On Aug. 28, 2025, members of the Cornwall Police Service responded to a suspicious person complaint and an investigation ensued. It is alleged on this date, the man was bound by a release order with the relevant condition to reside at a specific address in Ottawa and to remain in his residence at all times. He was located, taken into custody and charged accordingly. The man was held for a bail hearing.
WARRANT
Cornwall, ON – An 18-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on Aug. 28, 2025, on the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged on July 10, 2025, the man was scheduled to appear in court and failed to do so. A warrant was issued for his arrest. On Aug. 28, 2025, police responded to a motor vehicle collision and an investigation ensued. The man was located during the investigation. The warrant was executed and he was held for a bail hearing.
DOMESTIC ASSAULT, MISCHIEF
Cornwall, ON – On Aug. 28, 2025, members of the CPS responded to an intimate partner violence complaint and an investigation ensued. As a result of the investigation, two individuals were arrested.
A 32-year-old woman from Cornwall was charged with domestic assault as well as mischief under $5,000. It is alleged on Aug. 28, 2025, the woman damaged her spouse’s property and assaulted the man.
Meanwhile, a 37-year-old man from Cornwall was charged with mischief under $5,000. It is alleged on Aug. 28, 2025, the man damaged his spouse’s property.
The individuals were located, each taken into custody and charged accordingly. The man was released to appear in court on Sept. 18, 2025, while the woman was released to appear in court on Oct. 2, 2025.
ASSAULT WITH WEAPON, AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, POSSESSION OF WEAPON FOR DANGEROUS PURPOSE
Cornwall, ON – A 26-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on Aug. 29, 2025, and charged with the following:
- Two counts of assault with a weapon
- Aggravated assault
- Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
On Aug. 27, 2025, police were dispatched to an incident reported by the Cornwall Fire Service, and an investigation ensued. It is alleged on Aug. 25, 2025, the man assaulted an individual known to him by striking her in the face with an object. It is also alleged that later on Aug. 25, 2025, the man assaulted another acquaintance by stabbing him with an edged weapon.
In the early morning hours of Aug. 29, 2025, police responded to an unwanted person complaint and an investigation ensued. The man was located by a CPS officer, who was aware of the reasonable and probable grounds for his arrest.
The man was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.
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Media Contact:
Rodney Wilson
Cornwall Police Service
Wilson.r@cornwallpolice.com