Cornwall Police Service

MEdia Release - Oct. 21, 2026


HARASSMENT, FAIL TO COMPLY

Cornwall, ON – A 40-year-old man of Ottawa was arrested on Oct. 20, 2026, and charged with 13 counts of failing to comply with probation and two counts of criminal harassment. It is alleged between Sept. 02, 2026, and Oct. 19, 2026, the man was bound by a probation order with the relevant conditions to keep the peace and be of good behaviour and to not contact his ex-girlfriend. It is alleged that during this time, the man contacted his ex-girlfriend on numerous occasions causing her to fear for her safety. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. On Oct. 20, 2026, the man attended police headquarters to address the matter. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly, and held for a bail hearing.

ASSAULT, MISCHIEF

Cornwall, ON – On Oct. 20, 2026, police responded to a neighborhood dispute. Upon arrival an investigation ensued. The investigation revealed that two individuals damaged one and other’s vehicles, leading to a physical altercation. As a result:

  • A 31-year-old man of Cornwall was taken into custody and charged with assault with a weapon and mischief under $5,000. He was released to appear in court on Nov. 24, 2026
  • A 46-year-old man of Cornwall was taken into custody and charged with assault, assault with a weapon, and two counts of mischief under $5,000. He was released to appear in court on Nov. 24, 2026.
     

WARRANT

Cornwall, ON – A 32-year-old man of Akwesasne was arrested on Oct. 20, 2026, on the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged on April 4, 2026, the man was scheduled to attend court and failed to do so. A warrant was issued for his arrest for one count of failing to attend court. On Oct. 20, 2026, the man was located and the warrant was executed. He was released to appear in court on Dec. 1, 2026.

CALLS FOR SERVICE: There were 53 calls for service in the City of Cornwall over the last 24 hours (8 a.m. yesterday to 8 a.m. today).

CPS MISSION: A trusted police service partnering with our community for a positive impact on safety and wellbeing in Cornwall.

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Georges Levere
Levere.ge@cornwallpolice.com 


Published on October 21, 2026