Cornwall Police Service

media release - may 2, 2025

DOMESTIC ASSAULT, DOMESTIC ASSAULT CAUSING BODILY HARM, DOMESTIC ASSAULT WITH WEAPON

Cornwall, ON – A 24-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on May 1, 2025, and charged with the following:

  • Domestic assault
  • Domestic assault causing bodily harm – choke, suffocate or strangle
  • Domestic assault with a weapon

It is alleged on April 30, 2025, the man choked his ex-girlfriend and struck her in the face several times. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. Further investigation revealed in July 2024, the man struck the woman with his motor vehicle. On May 1, 2025, he attended the Cornwall Police Service to address the matter. The man was taken into custody, charged accordingly and later released to appear in court on May 27, 2025.

CALLS FOR SERVICE: There were 56 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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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 2, 2025