Media Release - April 23, 2026
FAIL TO COMPLY, SHOPLIFTING
Cornwall, ON – A 36-year-old woman from Cornwall was arrested on April 22, 2026, and charged with 13 counts of fail to comply with probation order and seven counts of theft under $5,000 – shoplifting.
It is alleged on Feb. 5, Feb. 18, and Feb. 24, 2026, the woman was bound by a probation order with the relevant condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour and to not attend a specific Ninth Street West business. It is further alleged on these dates, the woman attended the Ninth Street West business she was prohibited from visiting, selected merchandise and exited the store on each occasion without making an attempt to pay for the items. Police were contacted and investigations ensued. As a result, reasonable and probable grounds were developed for her arrest.
It is alleged on Jan. 11, Jan. 21, and March 4, 2026, the woman was bound by a probation order with the relevant condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour and to not attend another Ninth Street West business. It is further alleged on these dates, the woman attended the other Ninth Street West business she was prohibited from visiting, selected merchandise and exited the store on each occasion without making an attempt to pay for the items. Police were contacted and investigations ensued. As a result, reasonable and probable grounds were developed for her arrest.
It is alleged on March 24, 2026, the woman was bound by a probation order with the relevant condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour and to not attend a specific Second Street East business. It is further alleged on this date, the woman attended the Second Street East business she was prohibited from visiting, selected merchandise and exited the store without making an attempt to pay for the items. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. As a result, reasonable and probable grounds were developed for her arrest.
On April 22, 2026, the woman was located by a Cornwall Police Service officer at the courthouse. She was charged accordingly and held in custody to await a bail hearing.
FAIL TO COMPLY
Cornwall, ON – A 33-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on April 22, 2026, and charged with fail to comply with release order. On April 20, 2026, a CPS officer was dispatched to a bail violation complaint, and an investigation ensued. It is alleged on April 17, 2026, the man was bound by a release order with the relevant condition to remain in his residence between the hours of 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. It is further alleged on this date, he breached his curfew. As a result of the investigation, reasonable and probable grounds were developed for his arrest. On April 22, 2026, the man attended police headquarters to address the matter. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.
FAIL TO ATTEND
Cornwall, ON – A 49-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on April 23, 2026, on the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged on April 20, 2026, the man was scheduled to attend court and failed to do so. A warrant was issued for his arrest on the charge of failure to attend court after having appeared. In the early morning hours of April 23, 2026, he was located by a CPS officer, who was on general patrol in the City of Cornwall. The warrant was executed and the man was held for a bail hearing.
CALLS FOR SERVICE: There were 94 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 (#545)
Cornwall Police Service
Wilson.r@cornwallpolice.com
