Swift police response foils break-and-enter in progress

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Case #: 26-12406
Swift police response foils break-and-enter in progress

The Windsor Police Service has arrested a 45-year-old man after officers quickly responded to and interrupted a break-and-enter in progress at a west-end business.

Shortly after 2:30 p.m. on February 4, 2026, officers responded to a report of a break-in at a business in the 2100 block of Wyandotte Street West. Officers arrived on scene within minutes later and located a male suspect inside the premises. The suspect was observed cutting electrical wiring, causing an estimated $500 in damage before police intervened.

The suspect was arrested without incident.

James Douglas Hodgson, 45, has been charged with break-and-enter place other than a dwelling house.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Target Base Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4350. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.