POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE I SUBSTANCE FOR PURPOSE OF TRAFFICKING

Cornwall, ON – McKenzie Morrison, 28, of Cornwall, was arrested on Dec. 31, 2025, and charged with the following:

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

In September 2024, the Cornwall Police Service and the Ontario Provincial Police-led Provincial Weapons Enforcement Unit (PWEU) launched Project FESTER to investigate alleged drug and firearms trafficking within the City of Cornwall. Two criminal networks were identified – one allegedly trafficking illicit substances in the City of Cornwall, and a second allegedly trafficking firearms in Ottawa and Akwesasne.

On Oct. 8, 2025, six search warrants were executed in Cornwall, Ottawa and Akwesasne. As a result, 35 illegal firearms were seized as well as more than $2 million in drugs – including cocaine and fentanyl. Fifteen individuals were arrested, and warrants were issued for five others.

As a result of the Project FESTER investigation, police formed reasonable and probable grounds for the woman’s arrest.

In the early morning hours of Dec. 31, 2025, a CPS officer conducted a traffic stop. During the ensuing investigation, the woman was identified as a passenger in the vehicle. She was taken into custody, charged accordingly and later released to appear in court on Feb. 3, 2026.

FRAUD, POSSESSING COUNTERFEIT MONEY, UTTERING COUNTERFEIT MONEY

Cornwall, ON – A 34-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on Dec. 30, 2025, and charged with the following:

• Two counts of fraud under $5,000
• Two counts of possessing counterfeit money
• Uttering counterfeit money

On Dec. 26, 2025, a CPS officer was dispatched to a McConnell Avenue business in relation to counterfeit money incidents, and an investigation ensued.

It is alleged on Dec. 23, 2025, the man attended the business and completed transactions using counterfeit currency. It is further alleged on Dec. 26, 2025, he returned to the business and attempted to complete another transaction using counterfeit currency.

As a result of the investigation, police formed reasonable and probable grounds for the man’s arrest.

On Dec. 30, 2025, he attended police headquarters to address the matter. The man was taken into custody, charged accordingly and later released to appear in court on Feb. 3, 2026.

CALLS FOR SERVICE: There were 58 calls for service in the City of Cornwall over the last 24 hours (8 a.m. yesterday to 8 a.m. today).

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