Ontario Free Press
The Windsor Police Service has charged a social worker following an investigation into fraudulent insurance billings for therapy sessions. Members of the Financial Crimes Unit launched an investigation after receiving a report that an insurance company had transferred funds to a social worker for therapy sessions that did not take place. Investigators learned that, between […]
The Windsor Police Service has arrested a 34-year-old man after two vehicles were deliberately set on fire. Shortly after 7 a.m. on September 9, 2026, officers responded to a report of a vehicle fire in the 100 block of Park Street. Upon arrival, officers learned that a second parked vehicle had also been set […]
A 14-year-old youth has been arrested after a firearm incident in the city’s west end. Shortly after 6:30 p.m. on September 7, 2026, officers responded to a report of a person with a gun in the area of Vera Place and Church Street. Officers learned that a male was sitting on the front steps of […]
The Windsor Police Service is seeking to identify a suspect involved in a bank fraud scheme that resulted in more than $21,000 in losses. Members of the Financial Crimes Unit began investigating the scheme on July 28, 2026. Investigators learned that in January 2026, a man went to a bank in the 2600 block of […]
(Mississauga, ON) The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding a collision yesterday in Windsor that resulted in the death of a 33-year-old man. Preliminary information suggests the following: Three investigators and three forensic investigators have been assigned to the case. The SIU is urging anyone who may have information about this investigation, […]
Case #: 26-65524, 26-65529 Two men arrested after separate bank fraud incidents The Windsor Police Service has arrested two men and laid a total of 11 fraud-related charges following two separate incidents at local financial institutions. Shortly after 10 a.m. on June 15, 2026, officers responded to a report of a fraud in progress at […]
Case #: 26-65839 Motorist charged with impaired driving after fleeing collision The Windsor Police Service arrested a 46-year-old woman for impaired driving after she fled the scene of a collision. Shortly before 3 a.m. on June 16, 2026, officers responded to a report of a suspected impaired driver in the 1400 block of George Avenue. […]
Case #: 26-44619Investigation underway after pellet gun fired at residence The Windsor Police Service is investigating after a residence was struck by gunfire believed to have been from a pellet gun. Shortly after 9 p.m., on April 27, 2026, officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 1500 block of Goyeau Street. […]
The Windsor Police Service has arrested a 19-year-old man and seized a replica firearm following a firearm investigation. Shortly after 4 p.m. on April 21, 2026, officers responded to a report of a person with a gun at a residence in the 1300 block of Pierre Avenue. Officers determined that a man and woman were […]
Case #: 26-36253Man charged after sexual assault The Windsor Police Service has charged a 24-year-old man in connection with a sexual assault. Shortly after 7 a.m. on April 8, 2026, officers were called to the area of Wyandotte Street West and Crawford Avenue after a report that a woman, who appeared to be in distress, […]