The Cornwall Police Service arrested a 53-year-old man on March 18, 2026, after a domestic violence call in Cornwall, Ontario. Police say the man assaulted and choked his girlfriend’s daughter before trying to run away from the scene.
Officers found and arrested the man shortly after he fled, charging him with assault, assault causing bodily harm, and obstructing a peace officer. He was kept in police custody to wait for a bail hearing. This incident was part of a busy few days for local law enforcement, who handled 104 separate calls for help over a 48-hour period ending on the morning of March 19, 2026.
Domestic violence has been a major focus for officials since the Government of Ontario officially recognized intimate partner violence as an epidemic in November 2025. Experts consider choking to be a very high-risk warning sign that violence in a relationship could become much more dangerous.
Local police work with a specialized domestic violence coordinator and groups like Maison Baldwin House to support people in the community. This shelter is a local resource that provides a safe place for women and children who need to leave violent or dangerous situations at home.
