Media Release - Feb. 7, 2024
Published on February 7, 2024
WARRANT
Cornwall, ON – Mekhi McLean-Cuffe, 25, of Ajax, ON, was arrested on Feb. 6, 2024, on the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged on Sept. 22, 2017, the man defrauded two individuals in Cornwall. Police were contacted, an investigation ensued and a warrant was issued for the man’s arrest. On Feb. 6, 2024, the man attended police headquarters to address the matter. The warrant was executed and he was held for a bail hearing.
FAIL TO COMPLY
Cornwall, ON – A 51-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on Feb. 6, 2024, and charged with two counts of fail to comply with undertaking. It is alleged on Feb. 6, 2024, the man was bound by an undertaking with the relevant conditions to not communicate with his ex-girlfriend and to not be within 100 metres of her residence. It is also alleged on this date, the man attended his ex-girlfriend’s residence. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. The man was located, taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing. His name was not released to protect the identity of the victim.
WARRANT
Cornwall, ON – Danielle Smoke, 40, of Akwesasne, was arrested on Feb. 6, 2024, on the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged on Dec. 13, 2022, the woman attended the Port of Entry and operated her vehicle in a dangerous manner after being requested to stop. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. A warrant was issued for her arrest. On Feb. 6, 2024, the woman attended the Port of entry and was taken into custody by Canada Border Services Agency officers. She was turned over to the CPS, the warrant was executed and the woman was held for a bail hearing.
ADMINISTER NOXIOUS THING, ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON
Cornwall, ON – A 38-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on Feb. 6, 2024, and charged with administer noxious thing and assault with a weapon. It is alleged on Feb. 6, 2024, the man administered a noxious thing toward his girlfriend’s face. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. The man was located, taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing. His name was not released to protect the identity of the victim.
BRIBERY OF OFFICER
Cornwall, ON – Tariq Javaid, 67, of Cornwall, was arrested on Feb. 6, 2024, and charged with bribery of officer. It is alleged on Nov. 13, 2023, the man bribed an enforcement officer. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. On Feb. 6, 2024, the man was located, taken into custody and charged accordingly. He was released to appear in court on March 21, 2024.
CALLS FOR SERVICE
There were 48 calls for service in the City of Cornwall over the last 24 hours (8 a.m. yesterday to 8 a.m. today). To see what’s happening in your neighbourhood visit our Crime Plot Map.
The mapping data on the Crime Plot Map is an extract from the Cornwall Police Service and only contains incidents that meet public disclosure eligibility in order to protect the identity of the victims. Since only a subset of data is displayed, the number of mapped incidents may not be a true reflection of how many incidents are actually on file for the day(s) or time range selected.
CPS reserves the right to not post all calls for service in order to protect the identity of the victims.
CPS MISSION
In partnership with diverse communities, we are committed to the pursuit of excellence and keeping our city safe.
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Media Contact:
Rodney Wilson
Cornwall Police Service
Phone: 613-933-5000 x 2721
Wilson.r@cornwallpolice.com