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
(LEEDS, ON.) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Leeds County are continuing an investigation after a suspect fleeing from police leads them to Ottawa. On July 15, 2018 at about 7:30 AM, officers of the Leeds County OPP detachment were dispatched to a gas theft at the HighwayContinue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Ashton Markell, 29 of Cornwall was arrested on July 13th, 2018 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the man failed to attend court on June 28th, 2018 for a threats charge and a warrant was issued for his arrest. The man was locatedContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – It’s really weird getting stopped in public places and asked to talk about politics and in particular my running for office again this 2018 election. The most common theme I heard over the weekend is that this town would putrefy with David Murphy as mayor. I can’tContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – The OPP are reporting a mess on highway 401 westbound between Moulinette Road and the Cornwall Ontario Brookdale exit. We will update as more info becomes available. ROAD CLOSURE: #Hwy401 WB between Brookdale Ave and Moulinette Rd #Cornwall – Road CLOSED following collision, reopening time unknown. ^lmContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – So I was having a beverage with a gentleman I was expecting to run for mayor of Cornwall Ontario. He was bright, successful, connected to the community and had the gift of gab. He was clearly far superior to the only person to put their name forthContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – A triplex went up in flames just after midnight in Cornwall Ontario. The building, near La Maison was destroyed and an investigation will continue. No injuries were reported. Witnesses reported hearing a LOUD BOOM before the building went up in flames. Kudos to the brave and talentedContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – A humid front of hot liquid filled joy will burst over the Cornwall Ontario region today. Expect rains followed by Thunderstorms starting this morning and into tomorrow. Expect 10-15mm of rain before Sunday which will be even hotter with a humidex over 35. It’s a great weekendContinue Reading
Ottawa man and woman charged with Human Trafficking offenses (Ottawa)—A human trafficking investigation was commenced after a victim came forward to report incidents from June to December 2017. The Ottawa Police Human Trafficking Unit investigated the historical matter and today, a search warrant was executed without incident in the 2800Continue Reading