Suspect arrested twice within an hour after assaults at west-end residence

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE

Case #: 25-128475

Suspect arrested twice within an hour after assaults at west-end residence

 

The Windsor Police Service arrested a 42-year-old man twice within one hour following two separate assaults at the same residence.

Shortly before 9 a.m. on December 5, 2025, officers responded to a report of an assault at a home in the city’s west end. Through investigation, officers learned that a man had followed a female acquaintance into a washroom, where he choked her and destroyed a mirror. He then dragged the victim by her hair into another room.

The suspect was quickly arrested and transported to the Windsor Police Detention Centre. When the victim advised that she did not wish to pursue criminal charges, officers were legally required to release the suspect.

Less than an hour later, the suspect returned to the same residence, where he forced entry by kicking in the rear door and assaulted the victim again. During this second incident, the suspect stole the victim’s phone and struck her with a lamp.

Officers were called back to the scene, and the suspect was arrested for a second time. On this occasion, the victim indicated that she wished to pursue charges.

The victim sustained non-life-threatening physical injuries.

David James Lanno, 42, has been charged with:

•              Assault with a weapon

•              Assault with choking

•              Robbery

•              Mischief under $5,000 (x2)

•              Failure to comply with release order

•              Breach of probation (x2)

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. Anonymous tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at catchcrooks.com.