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News in brief from Cornwall Community Police Service
damage to property. The victim did not require medical atten- tion. He was charged with domestic assault, mischief under $5,000 and uttering threats to damage property. He was held in custody until court the following day. His name was not released as it may identify the victim. Assault, theft and breach A 41-year-old Cornwall youth was ar- rested on Sunday after he was accused of assaulting his 47-year-old girlfriend and taking her cell phone. It is alleged that on Sunday he got into an altercation with his 47-year-old girlfriend when he assaulted her and removed her cell phone from her. The victim did not re- quire medical treatment. The man was bound by a probation order
In order to be eligible, participating homeowners must have a gross household income of $40,000 or less and the house value must be below $135,000. In addition, the property must be owned and be the sole and principal residence of the appli- cant, and property taxes, home insurance and mortgage payments must all be up-to- date. The property must be located within the City of Cornwall or the United Coun- ties of SDG. Funding is not available for work that is already started. Application forms for the program were being accepted as of Monday, July 16, and completed applications must be received by 4:30 pm on Aug. 31. Applications will be allocated on a first- come,first-serve basis. “We anticipate that there will be a lot of interest in this program, so interested res- idents should fill out their applications as soon as possible,” said Mayor Kilger. Application forms can be downloaded from the City website (www.Cornwall.ca) as of Monday, July 16th. Copies can also be obtained from the City of Cornwall Social Housing Division Office at 340 Pitt Street (3rd Floor) or by calling (613) 930-2787 ext. 2344. Additional information about the Ontario Renovates program can also be found on the city website (look for the link on the right side of the homepage). which time the teen brandished a gun which was later identified as BB gun. The teen was located and charged with assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, posses- sion of firearm while prohibited and tres- pass by night. The teen was held in custody until court the following day. He cannot be named per provisions under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Threw rock at car Darren MacNeil, 40 of Cornwall was ar- rested on Monday after someone threw a rock at a motor vehicle and caused damage. Police were contacted and an investiga- tion followed. He was charged with mis- chief under $5,000 and released to appear in court.
The Journal A new home improvement program has been launched to assist low and modest income homeowners in Cornwall and Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. Through Ontario Renovates, eligible homeowners can receive funding for ur- gent home repairs as well as modifications to increase accessibility. “The goal of the program is to help resi- dents stay in their homes longer,” said Mayor Bob Kilger. “This will help to improve the quality of life for participating homeowners and the community-at-large.” The Ontario Renovates program has two different components: An Urgent Home Repair component where eligible homeowners can receive a maximum forgivable loan of $16,000 which is earned over a 10-year period. Projects which may qualify under this component include upgrades to heating systems, foundations, roofs and electrical systems. An Accessibility Modification compo- nent where eligible homeowners can re- ceive a maximum grant of $3,500. Projects which may qualify under this component include ramps and handrails. with the condition of keep the peace and be of good behaviour. He was charged with domestic assault, theft under $5,000 and breach of a proba- tion order. He was held in custody until court the following day. His name was not released as it may identify the victim in this matter. Assault with weapon A 17-year-old Cornwall youth faces a weapons charge after he brandished a BB gun while in the backyard of some- one’s residence on Sunday. The teen was bound by a probation order with the condition of not to possession any firearms, cross-bow or weapons. It is al- leged that on Sunday shortly after 11:30 p.m., the teen was observed in the back yard of a 32-year-old victim’s residence. The man attempted to stop the teen at
Fraud over $5,000 A 26-year-old Cornwall woman has been accused of defrauding the Ontario Works program. St. Louis was arrested on Friday. It is al- leged that between September 2011 and January 2012, she failed to comply with the regulations of the Ontario Works Direc- tives. She was charged with Fraud under $5,000 and released to appear in court on Aug. 28. Mischief and threats A 32-year-old Cornwall man was ar- rested Saturday in connection with a vio- lent domestic incident. It is alleged that on Saturday he engaged in an altercation with his 31-year-old girl- friend when he assaulted her, threatened to cause damage to property and caused
New home improvement program launched in Cornwall and SDG
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