Man charged with sexual assault of a minor

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WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Case #: 25-97192
Man charged with sexual assault of a minor

The Windsor Police Service has arrested a 56-year-old man in connection with the sexual assault of a minor.

On September 13, 2025, the suspect was arrested by Chatham-Kent Police on charges of sexual assault, sexual interference, and invitation to sexual touching involving a child victim. Through investigation, officers learned that further sexual assaults had occurred in Windsor involving the same victim and suspect. The Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit subsequently launched an investigation.

Investigators learned that the victim first met the suspect outside a convenience store in Windsor. The suspect allegedly offered the victim a ride home and later paid them for sex. Between July 1, 2025, and September 13, 2025, the suspect reportedly engaged in sexual intercourse with the victim on multiple occasions in exchange for money and goods. On one occasion, the suspect allegedly struck the victim after they refused sex.

On December 20, 2025, officers located and arrested the suspect in the 1100 block of Assumption Street.

Ghassan Dada, 56, has been charged with:

  • Sexual assault
  • Sexual interference
  • Invitation to sexual touching
  • Assault

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. 7179. 

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