Cornwall Police Service

Media Release - Sept. 2, 2026

FAIL TO COMPLY, SHOPLIFTING

Cornwall, ON – A 34-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on Sept. 1, 2026, and charged with fail to comply with probation order and theft under $5,000 – shoplifting. It is alleged on Aug. 14, 2026, the man was bound by a probation order 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 Safety Officer. As a result, reasonable and probable grounds were developed for his arrest. On Sept. 1, 2026, the man was taken into custody by members of the Brockville Police Service and subsequently turned over to the Cornwall Police Service. He was charged accordingly and held in custody for a bail hearing.

FAIL TO ATTEND

Cornwall, ON – A 30-year-old woman from North York, ON, was arrested on Sept. 1, 2026, on the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged on Feb. 2, 2024, the woman was scheduled to appear in court and failed to do so. A warrant was issued for her arrest on the charge of failure to attend court after having appeared. On Sept. 1, 2026, the woman was taken into custody by members of the Brockville Police Service and subsequently turned over to the CPS. The warrant was executed and she was held in custody for a bail hearing.

FAIL TO COMPLY, SHOPLIFTING

Cornwall, ON – A 52-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on Sept. 1, 2026, and charged with fail to comply with probation order and theft under $5,000 – shoplifting. It is alleged on Sept. 1, 2026, the man was bound by a probation order with the relevant condition to not attend a specific Second Street East business. It is further alleged he attended the specific Second Street East business he was prohibited from visiting, selected merchandise and exited the store without making any attempt to pay for the items. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. The man was located, taken into custody and charged accordingly. He was later released to appear in court on Oct. 8, 2026.

CALLS FOR SERVICE: There were 70 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


Published on September 2, 2026