Cornwall Police Service

#545 - There were 264 calls for service in the City of Cornwall over the last four days.

A traffic stop initiated by a CPS detective in the early morning hours of Aug. 29, 2026, resulted in the arrest of four individuals. All four were charged with possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking. One man was additionally charged with break and enter and mischief.

DETAILS ⤵️
https://cornwallpolice.ca/news/media-release-aug-31-2026-2026-08-31

#545 - Today is International Overdose Awareness Day.

Do you know what to do if you suspect someone is experiencing an overdose?

Know the signs:
⚠️ Slow, weak or no breathing
⚠️ Cannot be woken or is unresponsive
⚠️ Pinpoint pupils
⚠️ Blue, grey or pale lips or skin
⚠️ Gurgling, choking or unusual snoring sounds

If you suspect an overdose:
☑️ Call 9-1-1
☑️ Administer Naloxone/Narcan, if available
☑️ Stay with the person until help arrives

Naloxone/Narcan can temporarily reverse an opioid overdose.
When in doubt, call 9-1-1.

🚨Don’t be afraid to call for help🚨
Canada’s 'Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act' provides some legal protection for people who experience or witness an overdose and call 9-1-1 or their local emergency number for help.

#545 - There were 67 calls for service in the City of Cornwall over the last 24 hours.

Five individuals were arrested following a string of shoplifting incidents. They each face theft under $5,000 – shoplifting charges.

DETAILS ⤵️
https://cornwallpolice.ca/news/media-release-aug-27-2026-2026-08-27

#545 - There were 75 calls for service in the City of Cornwall over the last 24 hours.

A 14-year-old youth from Cornwall was arrested following an investigation into a break-in at a Water Street West establishment on Aug. 20. He was charged accordingly under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

DETAILS ⤵️
https://cornwallpolice.ca/news/media-release-aug-26-2026-2026-08-26

#545 - That’s a wrap on YIPI 2026!

What an incredible eight weeks it has been! We are so proud of this year’s Youth In Policing Initiative (YIPI) ambassadors and everything they have accomplished.

Learning new skills, hearing from community partners, to volunteering, giving back to our community, trying new things, and building lasting friendships, our YIPI ambassadors have shown what it means to be young leaders in our community.

A huge thank you to all of our community partners, facilitators, staff, volunteers, and everyone who welcomed our YIPI ambassadors throughout the summer.

Thank you to our awesome sponsors!

✨ Kinsmen Club Of Cornwall
✨ Optimist Club of Cornwall
✨ Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est
✨ Social Development Council SDGCA Conseil de développement social
✨ Cornwall Police Service Board
✨ Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

And to our 2026 YIPI ambassadors — we are incredibly proud of you! We can't wait to see where your journey takes you next.

📣 Interested in joining YIPI next summer? Applications will open in January 2027. Keep an eye on our social media for details!

#545 - There were 56 calls for service in the City of Cornwall over the last 24 hours.

A 14-year-old youth from Cornwall was arrested following an investigation by a detective with the Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit into a complaint involving the sharing of a n**e image with other individuals. She faces several charges under the Youth Criminal Justice Act and was held for a bail hearing.

DETAILS ⤵️
https://cornwallpolice.ca/news/media-release-aug-25-2026-2026-08-25

#545 - It's back to school for French-language students in our community! 🎒📚

As students return to classrooms on Tuesday morning, the Cornwall Police Service will be out in the community helping keep school zones safe.

A reminder to drivers:

🚗 Slow down and watch for children
🚌 Stop when a school bus has its red lights flashing
👀 Stay alert near crosswalks, school entrances and bus stops
📵 Put the phone away and keep your attention on the road

A few extra seconds of patience can make all the difference. Let’s make sure every student gets to and from school safely.

#545 - There were 241 calls for service in the City of Cornwall over the last four days.

A 27-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on Saturday following an investigation into a stabbing. The individual faces several charges, including aggravated assault, and was held for a bail hearing.

DETAILS ⤵️
https://cornwallpolice.ca/news/media-release-aug-24-2026-2026-08-24

**UPDATE at 3:38 p.m.**

#94 - Montreal Road is now open.

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#94 - The Cornwall Police Service is asking motorists to avoid the area of Montreal Road between Dunbar Avenue and Boundary Road due to a motor vehicle collision. The road will be closed to traffic pending further investigation.

ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE – SATURDAY, AUGUST 22

Please be advised of temporary road closures this Saturday morning for the Cornwall Triathlon Young Champions – Kids Day.

Road closures will be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on:

Harbour Road
Bergeron Lane
Marlborough Street South, from Water Street to Harbour Road
Water Street East, eastbound lane from Sydney Street to Marlborough Street

Due to the ongoing reconstruction of Race Street, these closures are necessary to provide a safe, vehicle-free cycling route for our young athletes.

Our athletes ages 7–14 will be cycling on the roadway, with one age group racing at a time. The cycling portion of the Kids Day events is expected to be finished by 10:00 a.m.

We ask motorists to please plan ahead, use alternate routes and respect the instructions of volunteers stationed at road closure points. Driving on a closed road is a violation of the Highway Traffic Act and may result in a $110 fine.

Thank you to our neighbours and the Cornwall community for your patience and cooperation while we give our young athletes a safe place to race.

Cornwall Triathlon
Saturday, August 22, 2026