ASSAULT IN DOWNTOWN WINDSOR


The Windsor Police Service is seeking the public’s help to identify multiple suspects after two people were assaulted in the 700 block of Bruce Avenue, on Sunday June 25th, shortly before 1am.

Through investigation, officers learned that during a verbal altercation with a large group of teenagers, a 26-year-old female was sprayed in the face with an inflammatory agent and a 26-year-old male was shot multiple times in the chest with a BB gun. The suspects also used bricks to smash several windows at the victims’ residence.

The two victims were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The first suspect is described as a white male. At the time of the incident, he wore a dark t-shirt with a logo on the chest, dark pants and white shoes.
The second suspect is described as a white male. At the time of the incident, he wore a dark long sleeve shirt or coat with white horizontal stripes on the back and dark pants with a white stripe on the right leg.
The third suspect is described as a white male. At the time of the incident, he wore a white t-shirt and dark pants.
The fourth suspect is a male. At the time of the incident, he wore a black t-shirt and white shoes.
The fifth suspect is a male. At the time of the incident, he wore a black long sleeve shirt and light-coloured pants.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit, or should you wish to remain anonymous, you can submit a tip by calling Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 or online at catchcrooks.com

Sarah Werstein
Armed Robberies in Lasalle and Windsor

The Windsor Police Service and the Lasalle Police Service are currently investigating after two businesses were robbed at knifepoint by what is believed to be by the same suspect.

On Thursday, May 11th, at approximately 9:30PM, LaSalle Police responded to a report of a robbery at a convenience store in the 2000 block of Sandwich West Parkway.

The following morning, at approximately 10AM, Windsor Police also responded to a report of a robbery at a convenience store in the 300 block of Mill Street.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Major Crime Unit or the Lasalle Police Service. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can always submit a tip by calling Crime Stoppers at 519-258-TIPS, or online at www.catchcrooks.com

Sarah Werstein
POLICE SEEKING SUSPECT IN WEST-END SHOOTING

The Windsor Police Service is seeking the public’s help to identify a suspect involved in a shooting that occurred in the city’s west side.


Last night, at approximately 10:30 p.m., officers responded to a report that a person had been shot in the area of the 1700 block of Tecumseh Road West. Upon arrival, officers located a 29-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to his right arm. The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Through investigation, officers learned that the suspect cornered the victim, shot him, and fled the scene on foot going east on Tecumseh Rd. W. Investigators believe that this was a targeted incident. 


The suspect is a black male, approximately 18 to 30 years old. At the time of the incident, the suspect wore all-black clothing and a blue surgical mask. 


Investigators are asking everyone in the area to check their surveillance and dashcam footage for any evidence between 10 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. Anyone with information is asked to call the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. They can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com

Lauren Brisco
ROBBERY IN KINGSVILLE

On Wednesday, April 12th, at approximately 1 AM, members of the Kingsville OPP Detachment, were dispatched to a business located in the 1500 Block of County Road 20, for report of a robbery.

At that time, a white male wearing a grey and white plaid hoodie, entered the store and demanded money while brandishing a weapon. The suspect then fled the scene, eastbound on County Road 20.

If you have any information on this robbery, please contact the Essex County OPP Major Crime Unit by calling 1-888-310-1122, or should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 519-258-TIPS, or submit a tip online at catchcrooks.com.

Sarah Werstein
ARSON SUSPECT SOUGHT

The LaSalle Police Service is continuing an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a residential fire at 1077 Reaume Road that occurred in the early morning hours of January 29th.

During the investigation, video surveillance footage was later obtained and upon review, investigators observed a person wearing what appears to be a light-coloured jacket exiting a minivan near the residence and entering the property shortly before the fire was reported. The LaSalle Police Service Criminal Investigation Unit believes the fire was intentionally set, and is now being investigated as arson. See attached photo of vehicle.

Police are working to gather further evidence and are asking the public to come forward with any information or video surveillance that may be of assistance in this investigation including identifying the person responsible for setting the fire or for assisting in establishing a potential motive for the arson.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the LaSalle Police Service Constable Jibrail at 519 969-5210 ext 2909 or Detective Sergeant Gibson at ext 2531. Anonymous tips can be left at Crime Stoppers at 519 258-8477 or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

Lauren Brisco
SUSPECTS WANTED IN EAST-END ROBBERY

On March 13, 2023, at approximately 11 p.m., officers were called to a department store in the 7100 block of Tecumseh Road East following a report of a robbery with an offensive weapon. 

Through investigation and surveillance video, officers learned two suspects entered the store, and while one of them stole a Cricut Maker 3 valued at $400, the other sprayed a noxious substance into another part of the store to cause a distraction. The second suspect subsequently sprayed the store’s security guard with the substance before they fled the scene. 

The suspects were last seen in a newer model silver Ford F-150 with grey rims.

The first suspect is a white male with a medium build. At the time of the incident, he wore a green hat, black facemask, green hooded sweater, black jacket, pants, and shoes.

The second suspect is also a white male with a medium build. At the time of the incident, he wore a black toque, black baseball hat (with a sticker on the rim), black hooded sweater, grey jacket, blue jeans and black shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. You can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at  www.catchcrooks.com

Lauren Brisco
Reward doubled in cold case murders of Williamson and Rucker

On February 27, 2003, Williamson and her four-year-old son Xavier were found dead inside their house on Tilston Drive in the city’s west end. Williamson was found beaten to death in the home’s basement, while Xavier’s body was discovered in the bathroom on the main floor.

The Windsor Police Service and Windsor Police Services Board have doubled the reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or people responsible for the murders of Debilleanne (Dee Dee) Williamson and Brandon (Xavier) Rucker.

Today, on the 20th anniversary of these horrific homicides, we have increased the reward from $20,000 to $40,000 for information that will enable us to bring the killer or killers to justice. 

Anyone with information is asked to call the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. If you wish to stay anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com

Lauren Brisco
SUSPECT WANTED IN CONNECTION TO STABBING

On February 9th, just before noon, Windsor Police Service responded to an assault call in the 700 block of Brant Street. Through investigation, they determined that a 51-year-old male victim had been stabbed in a targeted incident. The victim was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. 

Investigators have since identified the suspect as David Nelson.

Nelson is a white male, approximately 5’7” and 180lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes. 

Police ask anyone who lives in the immediate area of the incident to check their security cameras or dashcams for evidence related to the case.

Anyone with surveillance footage or information on Nelson’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com

Lauren Brisco
MISSING PERSON ALERT

Please help Windsor Police Service locate 19-year-old Gabrielle Marie Vinall, who has not been seen or heard from since January 5, 2023.

Gabrielle is a 5’7” white woman with a thin build, hazel eyes and shoulder-length reddish-brown hair. If you see her, please contact police immediately at 519-258-6111. If you know any information on the location of Gabrielle and wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com

Lauren Brisco