It was the police that named her Digger. They said she was instrumental in helping them solve some major crimes. The clinical director of child protection services said that she “saved the lives of many children”, and the community awarded her the Community Service Award. But more importantly is theContinue Reading
(Merrickville, ON) – The Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police Crime Unit is investigating allegations received by the Council and CAO/Clerk of the Village of Merrickville – Wolford related to recorded municipal staff conversations being distributed within the community. Police are urging anyone that may receive or has received an unexpected package, notContinue Reading
BREACH Cornwall, ON – A 22-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on July 24th, 2018 and charged with breach of recognizance for contacting his girlfriend. It is alleged on July 22nd, 2018 the man spoke with his girlfriend, despite his conditions, and police were contacted. On July 24th, 2018 the manContinue Reading
(LANSDOWNE, ON) – On July 19, 2018, Leeds County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Ministry of Transportation (MTO) officers were conducting joint commercial motor vehicle enforcement on Highway 401 in the Township of Leeds and Thousand Islands. At approximately 4 p.m., officers stopped a tractor trailer that had beenContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – You have to love kids. A friend of mine, Myrna, who was in the Girl Guides organization as a Brownie, Girl Guide, Sea Ranger and Guider, told me about her two grandsons, Graydon, who will be 6 next week and Lachlan who will be 4 soon. Whenever theContinue Reading
WITNESS WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Kayla Square, 30, of Cornwall was arrested on July 23rd, 2018 on the strength of a witness warrant. It is alleged the woman failed to attend court as a witness and a warrant was issued for her arrest. On July 23rd, 2018 the woman wasContinue Reading
SD&G OPP NEWS (STORMONT DUNDAS & GLENGARRY, ON) – The SD&G Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating several incidents after responding to 186 calls for service from Friday July 20, 2018 to Monday July 23, 2018. ASSAULT WITH WEAPON (NORTH GLENGARRY,ON) – OnContinue Reading
Ottawa man arrested after trying to Rob an 81 year old man (Ottawa) –On Sunday, July 22, 2018, at approximately 4:30pm, Frontline officers were called to a robbery in progress. An elderly couple attended an ATM on Montreal Road and St-Laurent Boulevard to deposit a sum of money they hadContinue Reading
MISCHIEF, THREATS Cornwall, ON – A 29-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on July 20th, 2018 and charged with mischief under $5000 and threats. It is alleged during an argument on July 20th, 2018, the man threatened to slash his girlfriend’s tires and damaged a seat in the vehicle. Police wereContinue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Michael Witherden, 30 of Cornwall was arrested on July 19th, 2018 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the man failed to attend court on July 17th, 2018 for an assault charge and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On July 19th, 2018Continue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Rebecca Dillabaugh, 38 of Cornwall was arrested on July 27th, 2018 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the woman failed to attend court on June 18th, 2018 for a drug offence and a warrant was issued for her arrest. On July 17th, 2018Continue Reading
(LEEDS, ON.) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Leeds County are continuing an investigation into a transport fire on eastbound Highway 401. On July 18, 2018 at about 1:15 AM, officers of the Leeds County OPP detachment attended a transport fire on Highway 401, west of BrockvilleContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Two collisions reported by the OPP this morning. First a tractor trailer fire near Brockville UPDATE: Road Closure: #Hwy401 EB at #Hwy2 #Brockville– Traffic now exiting and reentering Hwy401 EB at Hwy2. ^jt — OPPCommunicationsER (@OPP_COMM_ER) July 18, 2018 And now at the Boundary Road exit inContinue Reading
ASSAULT Cornwall, ON – A 22-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on July 16th, 2018 and charged with assault. It is alleged during an argument on July 16th, 2018 the man struck his girlfriend and police were contacted to investigate. The man was taken into custody during the investigation, charged accordinglyContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – One of the biggest problems in Cornwall is the utter failure of charities due to really bad politics. The United Way for example boycotts this newspaper. They also kept missing their funding targets so they no longer have them. Instead of acting like a responsible charity andContinue Reading
FATAL COLLISION IN EMBRUN (RUSSELL, ON) – On July 14, 2018 shortly after 10:00 AM, officers of the Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision involving four vehicles on St-Guillaume Road, near the Town of Embrun in Russell Township. Despite concerted efforts by police, fireContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – The OPP are reporting a two vehicle collision at the intersection of McPhail Road and 138. Emergency vehicles are present. If you see news happen email us your videos or photos to info@cornwallfreenews.com COLLISION: McPhail Rd at Hwy138 #Cornwall – 2 vehicles, in the intersection. Emergency servicesContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – One of the reasons so many journalists end up with PTSD is that we face the raw public. While rarely to the same degree as our brave and talented emergency services or armed forces it can get pretty ugly, and it accumulates over the years. Something thatContinue Reading