Woman’s silent plea leads to arrest in violent incident

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE

Case #: 25-122421

Woman’s silent plea leads to arrest in violent incident

A 62-year-old man has been arrested after a woman’s silent plea for help alerted a Windsor Police cadet to a violent incident involving assault with a weapon, threats, and forcible confinement.

On November 18, 2025, at approximately 10:30 a.m., a Windsor Police cadet attended a residence in the city’s west end to serve court documents. When a woman answered the door, she quietly mouthed the words “help me” toward the cadet while a man stood close behind her. Concerned for her safety, the cadet immediately ushered the woman to safety and requested patrol officers to attend to assist and investigate.

Through investigation, officers learned that the man had visited the home the previous evening and was allowed to stay overnight. The next morning, he allegedly assaulted both residents, then produced a knife, threatened them, and forcibly confined them inside a bedroom.

The victims sustained non-life-threatening physical injuries. 

The suspect, Vincent Lee Harris, was arrested without incident. 

He has been charged with:- Assault with a weapon (x2)- Assault (x2)- Uttering threats to cause bodily harm (x2)- Forcible Confinement (x2)- Failure to comply with a probation order (x2)

Anyone with information should call the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

If you or someone you know is an affected person in need of support, please call Victim Services Windsor Essex County at 519-723-2711 or the Victim Assistance Unit at Windsor Police at 519-255-6700, ext. 4879.