Five teens arrested for assault with a weapon
WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Case #: 25-131628
Five teens arrested for assault with a weapon
The Windsor Police Service has arrested five teenagers in connection with an assault with a weapon.
Shortly after 6 p.m. on December 14, 2025, officers responded to a report of a person with a weapon a residence in the 3500 block of Wells Street. The victim reported that she was outside her home with her children when a white Dodge Caravan occupied by several unknown males arrived. One male allegedly exited the vehicle and confronted her while armed with a machete. Another male inside the vehicle reportedly discharged a BB gun multiple times in their direction.
The suspects fled the area in the Dodge Caravan, with a witness following the vehicle in her own car. While travelling eastbound on the E.C. Row Expressway, the occupants of the suspect vehicle reportedly discharged the BB gun toward the witness’ vehicle. The witness subsequently discontinued following the suspects.
No physical injuries were reported as a result.
At approximately 3:30 p.m. the following afternoon, officers located the white Dodge Caravan.
Through investigation, the Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit identified five suspects.
On December 18, 2025, at approximately 4:20 p.m., three suspects turned themselves in at Windsor Police headquarters. Later that same day, the remaining two suspects were located and arrested without incident in the 300 block of Jefferson Boulevard.
All five suspects have been charged with the following offences:
• Assault with a weapon
• Possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace
• Discharge of an air gun with intent to wound
A 14-year-old male has also been charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and three counts of failure to comply with a release order.
A 15-year-old male has also been charged with three counts of failure to comply with a release order.
A 14-year-old male has also been charged with three counts of failure to comply with a release order.
Another 14-year-old male has also been charged with wearing a disguise with intent to commit an indictable offence.
Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the identities of the accused cannot be released publicly.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.