MANSLAUGHTER, FAIL TO PROVIDE NECESSARIES OF LIFE

Cornwall, ON – An 86-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on Oct. 14, 2026, and charged with manslaughter and fail to provide necessaries of life. 

On April 13, 2026, the Cornwall Police Service responded to a sudden death call involving an 83-year-old woman from Cornwall, who was pronounced deceased. An investigation was initiated.

It is alleged on April 12, 2026, the man unlawfully caused his spouse’s death, committing manslaughter. He is also alleged to have failed, without lawful excuse, to provide her with the necessaries of life while she was in necessitous circumstances, thereby endangering her life and permanently harming her health.

Following a lengthy investigation, police developed reasonable and probable grounds for the man’s arrest.

On Oct. 14, 2026, he was taken into custody and charged accordingly. The man was released to appear in court on Nov. 3, 2026.

FAIL TO COMPLY

Cornwall, ON – A 19-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on Oct 14, 2026, and charged with fail to comply with release order. On Oct. 14, 2026, CPS officers were dispatched to an unwanted person complaint, and an investigation ensued. It is alleged on this date, the man was bound by a release order with the relevant condition to reside with a surety at a specific address in the City of Cornwall. He failed to do so. The man was located and taken into police custody. He was charged accordingly and held in custody for a bail hearing.

CALLS FOR SERVICE: There were 58 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