SIX ARRESTED, COCAINE SEIZED AS RESULT OF SEARCH WARRANT

Cornwall, ON – In the early morning hours of Feb. 20, 2026, the Cornwall Police Service (CPS), utilizing the Cornwall Emergency Response Team (CERT), executed a search warrant in the 200-block of Prince Arthur Street.

Six individuals were taken into custody, allegedly in possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, as well as property obtained by crime.

More than 100 grams of suspected cocaine, drug paraphernalia and currency were seized.

• A 30-year-old woman from Newington, ON, was arrested and charged with fail to comply with release order, possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 and obstruct peace officer. It is also alleged on Feb. 20, 2026, the woman was bound by a release order with the relevant condition to remain in her residence at all times. She failed to do so. It is further alleged she gave police a false name. The woman was held for a bail hearing.
• A 31-year-old woman from Cornwall was arrested and charged with fail to comply with probation order, possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000. It is also alleged on Feb. 20, 2026, the woman was bound by a probation order with the relevant condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. She was later released to appear in court on March 24, 2026.
• A 41-year-old woman from Cornwall was arrested and charged with possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine as well as possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000. The woman was later released to appear in court on March 24, 2026.
• A 45-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested and charged with fail to comply with probation order, possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 and fail to comply with appearance notice – court/fingerprinting. It is also alleged on Feb. 20, 2026, the man was bound by a probation order with the relevant condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. It is further alleged on Dec. 11, 2025, the man was scheduled to attend court and failed to do so. A warrant was issued for his arrest. On Feb. 20, 2026, the warrant was executed. The man was held for a bail hearing.
• A 52-year-old woman from Cornwall was arrested and charged with possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine as well as possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000. The woman was held for a bail hearing.
• A 52-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested and charged with the following with possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine as well as possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000. The man was later released to appear in court on March 24, 2026.

FAIL TO ATTEND

Cornwall, ON – A 35-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on Feb. 20, 2026, on the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged on Feb. 3, 2026, the man was scheduled to attend court and failed to do so. A warrant was issued for his arrest on the charge of fail to attend court while on release order. On Feb. 20, 2026, the man attended police headquarters to address the matter. The warrant was executed and he was released to appear in court on March 24, 2026.

FAIL TO ATTEND

Cornwall, ON – A 20-year-old woman from Alexandria, ON, was arrested on Feb. 20, 2026, on the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged on Dec. 19, 2024, the woman was scheduled to attend police headquarters for fingerprinting and failed to do so. A warrant was issued for her arrest on the charge of fail to attend for fingerprints – as per undertaking. On Feb. 20, 2026, the woman was located at the courthouse. The warrant was executed and she was returned to cells to await a bail hearing.

FAIL TO COMPLY, ESCAPE LAWFUL CUSTODY

Cornwall, ON – A 45-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on Feb. 20, 2026, and charged with fail to comply with probation order and escape lawful custody. It is alleged on Feb. 20, 2026, the man was bound by a probation order with the relevant condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. It is further alleged the man escaped police custody. He was subsequently located by CPS officers, taken into custody and charged accordingly. The man was held for a bail hearing. 

UTTERING THREATS

Cornwall, ON – A 24-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on Feb. 21, 2026, and charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm – domestic and uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm. It is alleged on Feb. 21, 2026, the man threatened to kill his ex-boyfriend and another individual. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. The man was subsequently located by CPS officers. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly and later released to appear in court on March 17, 2026.

FAIL TO ATTEND

Cornwall, ON – A 35-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on Feb. 21, 2026, on the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged on April 24, 2024, the man was scheduled to appear in court and failed to do so. A warrant was issued for his arrest on the charge of fail to attend court after having appeared. On Feb. 21, 2026, the man was located by police, who were dealing with an unrelated matter. The warrant was executed and he was released to appear in court on April 7, 2026.

FAIL TO COMPLY, SHOPLIFTING

Cornwall, ON – On Feb. 21, 2026, members of the CPS were dispatched to a Second Street East business, where the Loss Prevention Officer at the store had two individuals in custody for shoplifting. They were subsequently turned over to police.

A 43-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested and charged with two counts of fail to comply with probation order and one count of theft under $5,000 – shoplifting. It is alleged on Feb. 21, 2026, the man was bound by two separate probation orders, each with the relevant condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. It is also alleged on this date, the man attended the Second Street East business, selected merchandise and left the store without making an attempt to pay for the items.

Meanwhile, a 27-year-old woman from Akwesasne was arrested and charged with fail to comply with probation order and theft under $5,000 – shoplifting. It is alleged on Feb. 21, 2026, the woman was bound a probation order with the relevant condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. It is also alleged on this date, the woman attended the Second Street East business, selected merchandise and left the store without making an attempt to pay for the items.

The individuals were charged accordingly and released to each appear in court on March 24, 2026.

FLIGHT FROM PEACE OFFICER, IMPAIRED, OVER 80

Cornwall, ON – A 20-year-old man from Lunenburg, ON, was arrested on Feb. 22, 2026, and charged with the following:

• Flight from peace officer
• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

In the early morning hours of Feb. 22, 2026, a CPS officer was on general patrol in the City of Cornwall and observed a motor vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the motor vehicle fled police. Additional units responded, and the man was subsequently located by police. Further investigation revealed he was operating his motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. The man was taken into custody, charged accordingly and later released to appear in court on March 12, 2026.

SHOPLIFTING

Cornwall, ON – A 60-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on Feb. 22, 2026, and charged with theft under $5,000 – shoplifting. It is alleged on Jan. 29, 2026, the man attended a Second Street East business, selected merchandise and left the store without making an attempt to pay for the items. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued – led by a Community Safety Officer. As a result, reasonable and probable grounds were developed for the man’s arrest. On Feb. 22, 2026, police responded to a shoplifting complaint, and an investigation ensued. The man was located, taken into custody and charged accordingly. He was later released to appear in court on April 7, 2026.

FAIL TO COMPLY

Cornwall, ON – A 55-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on Feb. 22, 2026, on the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged between Oct. 16, 2025, and Nov. 18, 2025, the man was bound by a probation order with the relevant condition to report in person to a probation officer. He failed to do so, and a warrant was subsequently issued for his arrest on the charge of fail to comply with probation order. On Feb. 22, 2026, police responded to a shoplift complaint at a Second Street East business, and an investigation ensued. The man was located and the warrant was executed. He was later released to appear in court on April 7, 2026.

CALLS FOR SERVICE: There were 180 calls for service in the City of Cornwall over the weekend (8 a.m. Friday to 8 a.m. today).

CPS MISSION: A trusted police service partnering with our community for a positive impact on safety and wellbeing in Cornwall.

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Rodney Wilson (#545)
Cornwall Police Service
Wilson.r@cornwallpolice.com