IMPAIRED OPERATION, 80 PLUS

Cornwall, ON – A 33-year-old woman from Cornwall was arrested on Oct. 29, 2026, and charged with operation while impaired – alcohol and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus). On Oct. 29, 2026, members of the Cornwall Police Service were dispatched to the area of McConnell Avenue for a motor vehicle collision, and an investigation ensued. It is alleged on this date, the woman was driving her motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. She was located, taken into custody and charged accordingly. The woman was later released to appear in court on Nov. 20, 2026.

SHOPLIFTING

Cornwall, ON – A 34-year-old woman from Alfred, ON, was arrested on Oct. 29, 2026, on the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged on March 7, 2024, the woman attended a Ninth Street East 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. A warrant was subsequently issued for her arrest on the charge of theft under $5,000 – shoplifting. On Oct. 29, 2026, the woman was taken into custody by a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) squad and turned over to the CPS. The warrant was executed and she was later released to appear in court on Dec. 1, 2026.

BREACH OF RECOGNIZANCE

Cornwall, ON – A 62-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on Oct. 29, 2026, and charged with breach of recognizance. On Oct. 29, 2026, CPS officers were dispatched to an intimate partner violence complaint, and an investigation ensued. It is alleged on this date, the man was bound by a recognizance with the relevant condition to not be within 50 metres of his ex-spouse. It is further alleged he was in contact with his ex-spouse. The man was subsequently located and taken into police custody. He was charged accordingly and held in custody for a bail hearing.

SHOPLIFTING

Cornwall, ON – A 15-year-old youth from Cornwall was arrested on Oct. 29, 2026, and charged with theft under $5,000 – shoplifting. It is alleged on Oct. 29, 2026, the youth attended a Water Street East business, selected merchandise and exited the store without making any attempt to pay for the items. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. The youth was taken into custody by the Loss Prevention Officer at the business and subsequently turned over to the CPS. He was charged accordingly under the Youth Criminal Justice Act and released to appear in court at a later date.

CALLS FOR SERVICE: There were 60 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:
Rodney Wilson (#545)
Cornwall Police Service
wilson.r@cornwallpolice.com