POSSESSION OF FIREARM FOR DANGEROUS PURPOSE, IMITATION FIREARM, UTTERING THREATS

Cornwall, ON – A 17-year-old youth from Cornwall was arrested on Oct. 16, 2026, and charged with the following:

• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
• Imitation firearm – use while committing offence
• Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm

On Oct. 16, 2026, Cornwall Police Service officers were dispatched to a weapons call, and an investigation ensued. It is alleged on this date, the youth was in possession of and brandished an imitation firearm while threatening to shoot an individual known to them. The youth was subsequently located by police. He was taken into custody and charged accordingly under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. The youth was released to appear in court at a later date.

ASSAULT, MISCHIEF, UTTERING THREATS

Cornwall, ON – A 17-year-old youth from Cornwall was arrested on Oct. 16, 2026, and charged with the following:

• Assault
• Mischief under $5,000
• Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm

On Oct. 16, 2026, CPS officers were dispatched to a disturbance, and an investigation ensued. It is alleged on this date, the youth assaulted her mother, damaged her property and threatened to harm another family member. The youth was subsequently located and taken into police custody. She was charged accordingly under the Youth Criminal Justice Act and released to appear in court at a later date.

FAIL TO COMPLY

Cornwall, ON – A 38-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on Oct. 17, 2026, and charged with fail to comply with release order. In the early morning hours of Oct. 17, 2026, police were dispatched to a mischief complaint, and an investigation ensued. It is alleged on this date, the man was bound by a release order with the relevant condition to remain in his residence at all times. It is further alleged he failed to remain in his residence. The man was located and taken into police custody. He was charged accordingly and held in custody for a bail hearing.

FAIL TO ATTEND

Cornwall, ON – A 28-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on Oct. 17, 2026, on the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged on Oct. 8, 2026, the man was scheduled to attend court and failed to do so. A warrant was issued for his arrest on the charge of fail to attend for court as per undertaking. On Oct. 17, 2026, the man was located at the courthouse. The warrant was executed and he was held in custody for a bail hearing.

FAIL TO ATTEND

Cornwall, ON – A 38-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on Oct. 17, 2026, on the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged on Sept. 10, 2026, the man was scheduled to attend court and failed to do so. A warrant was issued for his arrest on the charge of fail to attend for court while on release order. On Oct. 17, 2026, the man was taken into custody by members of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service and subsequently turned over to the CPS. The warrant was executed and he was held in custody for a bail hearing.

IMPAIRED OPERATION, OVER 80

Cornwall, ON – A 45-year-old man from St. Regis, QC, was arrested on Oct. 18, 2026, and charged with operation while impaired – alcohol and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus). It is alleged in the early morning hours of Oct. 18, 2026, the man was operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. He was located and taken into police custody. The man was charged accordingly and later released to appear in court on Nov. 10, 2026.

SHOPLIFTING

Cornwall, ON – A 33-year-old man from Ottawa was arrested on Oct. 18, 2026, and charged with theft under $5,000 – shoplifting. It is alleged on Oct. 18, 2026, the man attended a Second 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. He was taken into custody by the Loss Prevention Officer at the business and subsequently turned over to the CPS. The man was charged accordingly and later released to appear in court on Dec. 3, 2026.

FAIL TO COMPLY

Cornwall, ON – A 34-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on Oct. 18, 2026, and charged with fail to comply with release order. On Oct. 18, 2026, police were dispatched to a bail violation complaint, and an investigation ensued. It is alleged on this date, the man was bound by a release order with the relevant condition to remain in his residence at all times. It is further alleged he failed to remain in his residence. The man was located, taken into custody and charged accordingly. He was held in custody for a bail hearing.

CALLS FOR SERVICE: There were 154 calls for service in the City of Cornwall over the weekend (8 a.m. Friday 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