CORNWALL, Ontario – An 18-year-old St. Andrews man who allegedly robbed a Louisa Street home on Valentine’s Day is now facing some serious charges.
The Cornwall Community Police Service arrested Joey Laurin, 18, on Thursday on the strength of a warrant during a traffic stop.
According to city cops, the suspect stormed into the residence of a 27-year-old man on February 14 and sprayed him with a noxious spray before fleeing the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash.
The victim and the alleged thief knew each other.
CCPS Const. Daniel Cloutier said an officer noticed a seat belt violation and decided to pull over the vehicle.
He was held for a bail hearing.
