CRIMINAL HARASSMENT, MISCHIEF

Cornwall, ON – A 45-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on Nov. 9, 2026, and charged with criminal harassment – threatening conduct as well as mischief – obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property. On Nov. 8, 2026, a member of the Cornwall Police Service was dispatched to a neighbour dispute, and an investigation ensued. It is alleged on this date, the man harassed his neighbour by engaging in threatening conduct that caused the woman to fear for her safety and committed mischief by willfully interrupting with the lawful use of her property. As a result of the investigation, police developed reasonable and probable grounds for his arrest. On Nov. 9, 2026, the man attended police headquarters to address the matter. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly and later released to appear in court on Dec. 3, 2026.

FAIL TO COMPLY, SHOPLIFTING

Cornwall, ON – A 30-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on Nov. 9, 2026, 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 Aug. 26, 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 further alleged he attended a Ninth Street West business, selected merchandise and exited the store without making any attempt to pay for the items. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued – led by a Community Patrol Support Unit officer. As a result, reasonable and probable grounds were developed for his arrest. On Nov. 9, 2026, the man was located and taken into custody by a CPS officer, who was on general patrol in the City of Cornwall. He was charged accordingly and later released to appear in court on Dec. 15, 2026.

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

Cornwall, ON – A 31-year-old woman from Cornwall was arrested on Nov. 9, 2026, on the strength of an outstanding warrant and additionally charged with fail to comply with release order.

On Oct. 29, 2026, CPS officers were dispatched to an assault with a weapon call, and an investigation ensued. It is alleged on this date, the woman was bound by a release order with the relevant condition to not possess any weapons. It is further alleged the woman was in possession of an edged weapon, which she pointed at and used to threaten another individual. As a result of the investigation, a warrant was issued for her arrest on the charges of:

• Fail to comply with release order
• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
• Assault with a weapon
• Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm

It is further alleged on Oct. 30, 2026, the woman was bound by a release order with the relevant condition to report to the CPS on a weekly basis. She failed to do so, and police developed reasonable and probable grounds for her arrest.

On Nov. 9, 2026, the woman was located and taken into custody by a CPS officer, who was on general patrol. The warrant was executed and she was held in custody for a bail hearing.

CALLS FOR SERVICE: There were 57 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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MEDIA CONTACT:
Rodney Wilson (#545)
Cornwall Police Service
wilson.r@cornwallpolice.com