UNAUTHORIZED POSSESSION OF WEAPON

Cornwall, ON – A 36-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on March 19, 2025, and charged with unauthorized possession of a weapon. On March 19, 2025, a member of the Cornwall Police Service responded to a suspicious vehicle and an investigation ensued. It is alleged on this date, the man was in possession of an edged weapon. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on April 22, 2025.

FAIL TO COMPLY, SHOPLIFTING

Cornwall, ON – A 56-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on March 19, 2025, and charged with nine counts of fail to comply with probation order and three counts of theft under $5,000 – shoplifting.

It is alleged on Feb. 20, 2025, the man was bound by a probation order with the relevant conditions to keep the peace and be of good behaviour and to not attend a specific business on Second Street East. It is also alleged on this date, the man attended the Second Street East business he was prohibited from visiting, selected merchandise and left the store without making an attempt to pay for the items. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued.

It is alleged on Feb. 27, 2025, the man was bound by three separate probation orders, each with the relevant condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. It is also alleged on this date, the man attended a Pitt Street business, selected merchandise and left the store without making an attempt to pay for the items. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued.

It is alleged on Feb. 28, 2025, 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 also alleged on this date, the man was bound by a third probation order with the relevant conditions to keep the peace and be of good behaviour and to not attend a specific business on Brookdale Avenue. Furthermore, it is alleged on this date, the man attended the Brookdale Avenue business he was prohibited from visiting, selected merchandise and left the store without making an attempt to pay for the items. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued.

On March 19, 2025, the man attended police headquarters to address the matter. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on April 22, 2025.

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Media Contact:
Rodney Wilson
Cornwall Police Service
Wilson.r@cornwallpolice.com