Cornwall Police Service

MEDIA RELEASE - OCT. 23, 2026


WARRANT 

Cornwall, ON – A 61-year-old man of Cornwall was arrested on Oct. 22, 2026, on the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged on Oct. 6, 2026, the man was scheduled to attend court and failed to do so. A warrant was issued for one count of failing to attend court. On Oct. 22, 2026, the man attended police headquarters to address the matter. The warrant was executed and he was released to appear in court on Dec. 1, 2026.

SHOPLIFTING, FAIL TO COMPLY

Cornwall, ON – A 57-year-old man of Cornwall was arrested on Oct. 22, 2026, and charged with two counts of theft under $5,000 and two counts of failing to comply with release order. It is alleged on Aug. 14, 2026, the man was bound by two separate release orders to not attend a Ninth Street retail store. It is alleged on this date the man attended the store, selected merchandise, and left without attempting to pay for it. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. It is further alleged on Sept. 22, 2026, the man attended another Ninth Street business, selected merchandise, and left the store without attempting to pay for it. On Oct. 22., 2026, the man was recognized by a member of Community Patrol, was taken into custody, charged accordingly, and released to appear on Dec. 1, 2026.

WARRANT

Cornwall, ON – A 33-year-old man of no fixed address was arrested on Oct. 22, 2026, on the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged on Aug. 25, 2026, the man was scheduled to attend court and failed to do so. A warrant was issued for his arrest for failing to attend court. On Oct. 22, 2026, the man was located by the Ontario Provincial Police ROPE Squad and taken into custody. The man was subsequently turned over to member of the Criminal Investigations Division and the warrant was executed. He was held for a bail hearing.

DOMESTIC THREATS, FAIL TO COMPLY

Cornwall, ON – A 40-year-old man of Cornwall was arrested on Oct. 22, 2026, and charged with uttering threats, mischief under $5,000, and failing to comply with undertaking. It is alleged on Oct. 22, 2026, the man was bound by an undertaking to not contact his ex-girlfriend. It further alleged that on this date, the man threatened to harm his ex-girlfriend and damaged her property. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly, and held for a bail hearing.

CALLS FOR SERVICE: There were 75 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:
Georges Levere
Levere.ge@cornwallpolice.com 


Published on October 23, 2026