Man arrested after assault with a weapon

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WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Case #: 26-13379
Man arrested after assault with a weapon

The Windsor Police Service has arrested a 41-year-old man after a person was allegedly struck with a metal pipe, stabbed with a knife, and nearly hit by a vehicle.

At approximately 7:30 a.m. on February 7, 2026, officers responded to a report of a fight in the 900 block of University Avenue West. Through investigation, officers determined that following an argument, the suspect allegedly assaulted the victim with a metal pipe and stabbed him with a knife. When the victim attempted to flee, the suspect reportedly tried to strike the victim with a vehicle.

The suspect was identified as Shane Pierre Sylvestre, 41, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. At the time, Sylvestre was bound by 20 separate Canada-wide driving prohibitions.

Shortly after 6 p.m. on February 26, members of the Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad and the Problem-Oriented Policing (POP) Unit located and arrested Sylvestre at a residence in the 800 block of Marentette Avenue.

Sylvestre has been charged with:

  • Assault causing bodily harm
  • Assault with a weapon (x2)
  • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
  • Operation of a motor vehicle while prohibited
  • Breach of probation

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. Information can also be submitted anonymously through Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

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