FAILURE TO STOP AFTER ACCIDENT, POSSESSION PROPERTY OBTAINED BY CRIME, DANGEROUS OPERATION, ASSAULT PEACE OFFICER WITH WEAPON, ASSAULT PEACE OFFICER, RESIST PEACE OFFICER

Cornwall, ON – As a result of multiple investigations, a 14-year-old youth from Cornwall was arrested on Feb. 23, 2026, and charged with the following:

• Three counts of failure to stop after accident
• Three counts of possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
• Two counts of dangerous operation
• Assault a peace officer with a weapon
• Two counts of assault a peace officer
• Resist peace officer

On Feb. 15, 2026, members of the Cornwall Police Service were dispatched to a stolen motor vehicle call, and an investigation ensued. It is alleged on Feb. 15, 2026, the youth was observed to be in possession of a stolen motor vehicle. In the early morning hours of Feb. 16, 2026, the stolen car was involved in a single motor vehicle collision. It is further alleged the youth failed to remain at the scene of the accident. As a result of the investigation, police developed reasonable and probable grounds for his arrest.

In the early morning hours of Feb. 23, 2026, CPS officers responded to a stolen motor vehicle complaint, and an investigation ensued. It is alleged on Feb. 23, 2026, the youth was observed to be in possession of a stolen motor vehicle, driving in a dangerous manner and intentionally struck a CPS cruiser – constituting an assault on an officer. The youth then fled the scene of the accident. As a result, reasonable and probable grounds were developed for his arrest. The officer did not sustain any physical injuries.

On Feb. 23, 2026, at approximately 7 a.m., the youth was observed to be in possession of the stolen motor vehicle. As a result, police developed reasonable and probable grounds for his arrest.

On Feb. 23, 2026, at approximately 9 a.m., the youth was allegedly driving the stolen motor vehicle in a dangerous manner and struck a school bus. He once again fled the scene of the accident. As a result of the investigation, reasonable and probable grounds were developed for his arrest. The bus driver and all children aboard the school bus were not injured.

Later on Feb. 23, 2026, the youth was located by members of the CPS’ Criminal Investigation Division. While being apprehended, he allegedly resisted arrest. It is further alleged the youth assaulted one police officer and bit another. He was taken into custody and charged accordingly under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

Additionally, the youth faces two Highway Traffic Act charges for driving a motor vehicle without a license.

He was held for a bail hearing.

THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE

Cornwall, ON – A 15-year-old youth from Cornwall was arrested on Feb. 23, 2026, and charged with theft of motor vehicle. On Feb. 23, 2026, a CPS officer was dispatched to a stolen motor vehicle complaint, and an investigation ensued. It is alleged on this date, the youth stole her mother’s motor vehicle. The youth was subsequently located by CPS officers, who conducted a traffic stop. She was taken into custody and charged accordingly under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. The youth was held for a bail hearing.

FAIL TO COMPLY

Cornwall, ON – A 27-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on Feb. 23, 2026, on the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged on March 20, 2025, the man was bound by a release order with the relevant condition to report to the CPS on a monthly basis. It is further alleged the man failed to report to the CPS. A warrant was issued for his arrest on the charge of fail to comply with release order. On Feb. 23, 2026, the man was taken into custody by an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer and subsequently turned over to the CPS. The warrant was executed and he was released to appear in court on March 24, 2026.

DOMESTIC ASSAULT

Cornwall, ON – A 23-year-old woman from Cornwall was arrested on Feb. 24, 2026, and charged with domestic assault. In the early morning hours of Feb. 24, 2026, CPS officers were dispatched to an intimate partner violence call, and an investigation ensued. It is alleged on this date, the woman assaulted her boyfriend. She was located by police, taken into custody and charged accordingly. The woman was later released to appear in court on March 12, 2026.

CALLS FOR SERVICE: There were 59 calls for service in the City of Cornwall over the last 24 hours (8 a.m. yesterday 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