MISCHIEF Cornwall, ON – A 44-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on February 29th, 2016 and charged with mischief. It is alleged on during an argument on February 29th, 2016 with his girlfriend the man punched his girlfriend’s wall causing the wall to be damaged. The man’s actions were witnessed byContinue Reading
Sex Assault Charge Laid Against Toronto Police Officer Case Number: 15-TSA-221 Mississauga, ON (2 March, 2016) — The Director of the Special Investigations Unit has caused a sexual assault charge to be laid against a sergeant with the Toronto Police Service. An SIU investigation found the following: Shortly before 1:00Continue Reading
On February 25, 2016, Fire Chief Chris McDonough tendered his letter of resignation to the Chief Administrative Officer of the Municipality of South Dundas, effective immediately. “We thank Mr. McDonough for his 5 years of service with South Dundas Fire & Emergency Services and wish him the best in hisContinue Reading
The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is investigating the robbery of a convenience store and is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible. On February 25, 2016, at approximately 10:15am, a lone male entered a convenience store situated along the 2600 block of Alta Vista Drive near BankContinue Reading
Heavy snow has shut down school buses again this week. With up to 15 more cm expected today in the River City. Temperatures will be warming up and no further precip is expected through the weekend. Send in your snow pics or video to info@cornwallfreenews.com and you can win CornwallContinue Reading
CFN is growing our Ottawa market, and is now looking for two media interns and community contributors. If you have a passion and want a creative opportunity email your CF to info@cornwallfreenews.com for more information. We’re also looking for Ottawa area media sales reps. Continue Reading
DRUG WARRANT – MALE ARRESTED (HAWKESBURY, ON) – On February 24th, 2016, members of the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) – Community Drug Action Team (CDAT) – Hawkesbury Crime Unit OPP assisted by the Clandestine Laboratory Investigative Response Team (CLIRT) executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) Search Warrant inContinue Reading
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) today announced the arrest of four people involved in the attempted smuggling of foreign nationals from the United States to Cornwall, Ontario. On February 11, 2016, the CBSA’s Cornwall Enforcement and Intelligence team received information from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP)Continue Reading
Time flies when you’re having fun (well..fun-ish might be more accurate cause sometimes life is a pain in the ass). This year the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) turns 40. The OIAF exists to celebrate the new, the ground-breaking and the exceptional animated works that are out there. We don’t careContinue Reading
Over 25 cm of snow is expected to fall starting Tuesday evening in Cornwall, and continuing into Wednesday. A low of -12 is expected. Monday night saw an unusual mix in the area of snow and lightning. CFN will update early in the morning if school buses are cancelled. Send inContinue Reading
Ontario Provincial Police News Portal [GRENVILLE COUNTY (Kemptville)] Collision Leads to Drug Charges 2016-02-29 (Kemptville, ON.) – Shortly before 7:30 p.m. on the 24th of February, police were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 416 in North Grenville.A vehicle travelling southbound slid on the ice while entering aContinue Reading
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Dustin Beddingfield, 26 of Cornwall was arrested on February 26th, 2016 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged during an argument on January 14th, 2016 the man assaulted and threatened a 39-year-old woman known to him. Police were contacted to investigate and a warrantContinue Reading
DRUGS SEIZED AT TRAFFIC STOPS (South Stormont) – On February 26, 2016 at approximately 1:44pm, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers intercepted a vehicle on Highway 401, South Stormont Township. The stop resulted in the seizure of a quantity of suspected marihuana. Further information also indicatedContinue Reading
Suspicious Fires in South End of Ottawa (Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is investigating two suspicious fires in Ottawa’s South End. Patrol Officers attended a call for service at 9:10 am on Sunday, February 28th, in the 1200 block of Walkley Road where a home was on fireContinue Reading
Shooting investigation on Selby Avenue (Ottawa)— At approximately 12:00am on February 28th, the Ottawa Police Service responded to a call for service about a shooting at a residence in the 300 block of Selby Avenue. Upon arrival, patrol officers located several spent shell casings in the laneway of theContinue Reading
Freezing rain has cancelled all school buses for the Cornwall Ontario area. The river city is also preparing to have as much as 26 cm of snow fall between Monday night and Wednesday as March looks to be coming in like a Lion! Walking is treacherous. We will beContinue Reading
Classy move by the Ottawa Senators in rewarding one of my faves, Chris Neil, with a contract extension for next season. The long time tough guy is a great dressing room presence and has a pretty darn good year in limited minutes. Today is trade deadline day in the NHLContinue Reading
With temperatures falling this afternoon and evening alerts have been issued for FREEZING RAIN. The prediction was for mixed precipitation, but the what’s fallen is predicted to ice up in the evening and overnight. More wet stuff is expected for Monday. Stay tuned as CFN will update and let youContinue Reading