Cornwall Police Service

media release - may 22, 2026

IMPAIRED, OVER 80

Cornwall, ON – A 63-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on May 21, 2026, and charged with operation while impaired – alcohol and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus). On May 21, 2026, members of the Cornwall Police Service began investigating an impaired driver complaint. The man was subsequently located by police, and the investigation revealed he was allegedly operating his motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly and later released to appear in court on June 16, 2026.

IMPAIRED BY DRUGS, DANGEROUS OPERATION

Cornwall, ON – A 36-year-old woman from Cornwall was arrested on May 21, 2026, and charged with operation while impaired – drugs and dangerous operation. On May 21, 2026, CPS officers were dispatched to an impaired driver complaint, and an investigation ensued. The woman was subsequently located by police, and the investigation revealed she had been operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs and in a manner that was dangerous to the public. She was taken into custody, charged accordingly and later released to appear in court on June 4, 2026.

FAIL TO ATTEND

Cornwall, ON – A 34-year-old woman from Akwesasne was arrested on May 21, 2026, on the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged on Jan. 27, 2026, the woman was scheduled to attend court and failed to do so. A warrant was issued for her arrest on the charge of fail to comply with appearance notice – court. On May 21, 2026, the woman was taken into custody by members of the Canada Border Services Agency and subsequently turned over to the CPS. The warrant was executed and she was later released to appear in court on June 30, 2026.

CALLS FOR SERVICE: There were 68 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 May 22, 2026