Cornwall Police Service

media release - may 1, 2025

FAIL TO COMPLY

Cornwall, ON – A 50-year-old man from Lancaster was arrested on April 30, 2025, and charged with fail to comply with release order. It is alleged on April 23, 2025, the man was bound by a release order with the relevant condition to not communicate in any way, directly or indirectly, with his ex-girlfriend. It is also alleged the man was in communication with the woman. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. On April 30, 2025, the man attended the Cornwall Police Service to address the matter. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.

FAIL TO COMPLY, ASSAULT WITH WEAPON, POSSESSION OF WEAPON FOR DANGEROUS PURPOSE

Cornwall, ON – A 41-year-old man from Morrisburg was arrested on April 30, 2025, and charged with the following:

  • Fail to comply with release order
  • Two counts of assault with a weapon
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

On April 29, 2025, members of the CPS were dispatched to a disturbance complaint and an investigation ensued. It is alleged on this date, the man was bound by a release order with the relevant condition to not possess any weapons. It is also alleged on this date, he chased two individuals known to him while brandishing a knife. On April 30, 2025, the man was located by police at the courthouse. He was charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.

DOMESTIC ASSAULT, UTTERING THREATS

Cornwall, ON – A 23-year-old woman from Cornwall was arrested on April 30, 2025, and charged with domestic assault and uttering threats to damage property. It is alleged on April 29, 2025, the woman punched her ex-boyfriend and threatened to burn his house down. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. On April 30, 2025, the woman attended police headquarters to address the matter. She was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on May 27, 2025.

MISCHIEF, OBSTRUCT PEACE OFFICER, RESIST PEACE OFFICER, ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO RESIST ARREST

Cornwall, ON – A 43-year-old man from Williamstown was arrested on April 30, 2025, and charged with the following:

  • Mischief – destroys or damages property
  • Obstruct peace officer
  • Resist peace officer
  • Two counts of assault with intent to resist arrest

On April 30, 2025, police responded to a break and enter complaint, and an investigation ensued. The man was located by members of the CPS, and it is alleged, he obstructed police. Furthermore, it is alleged, he actively resisted arrest and began striking and pushing away peace officers. It is also alleged he damaged an officer’s police radio. The man was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.

ASSAULT

Cornwall, ON – A 52-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on April 30, 2025, and charged with assault. On April 30, 2025, members of the CPS responded to a disturb the peace complaint and an investigation ensued. It is alleged on this date, the man struck an individual in the face. He was located by police, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on June 3, 2025.

CALLS FOR SERVICE: There were 65 calls for service in the City of Cornwall over the last 24 hours (8 a.m. yesterday to 8 a.m. today).

CRIME PLOT: 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 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
Wilson.r@cornwallpolice.com


Published on May 1, 2025