Attempted murder suspect arrested again for bail violation

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Case #: 26-15233
Attempted murder suspect arrested again for bail violation

A 39-year-old man charged with attempted murder has been arrested for violating his bail conditions for the second time in approximately 10 months.

On February 6, 2025, Damian Richards was arrested in connection with a targeted shooting that occurred the previous week near the intersection of Partington Avenue and Algonquin Street. He was granted bail on multiple charges, including attempted murder, pointing a firearm, and possession of a prohibited firearm without a licence.

Two months later, Richards was arrested after bail compliance officers determined he had violated the conditions of his release order. In October, he was released again under strict house arrest conditions.

During routine monitoring, officers learned that Richards had once again violated his court-ordered conditions on six occasions between January 30 and February 13, 2026.

Shortly before 2 p.m. on February 13, bail compliance officers, with assistance from the Emergency Services Unit, located and arrested Richards in the 1500 block of University Avenue West. He has been charged with six counts of failing to comply with a release order.

Richards’ surety, 59-year-old David Davies, who was with him at the time, was also arrested and charged with facilitating a breach of a release order. A surety is an individual who agrees to supervise an accused while they are out on bail and ensure they comply with their release conditions.

The bail compliance officers are part of the Offender Management Unit, a partnership between the Windsor and LaSalle Police Services launched in March 2024. This unit supervises high-risk individuals placed under house arrest, curfew, or electronic monitoring and ensures that those who violate their judicial release orders are held accountable. The Offender Management Unit is funded by a grant from the Government of Ontario as part of the province’s strategy to strengthen Ontario’s bail system.

The Windsor Police Service encourages anyone with information regarding individuals who are not complying with their release conditions to contact us at 519-255-6700. To report anonymously, please contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or visit www.catchcrooks.com.