Man charged after sexual assault

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE

Case #: 26-36253

Man charged after sexual assault 

The Windsor Police Service has charged a 24-year-old man in connection with a sexual assault.

Shortly after 7 a.m. on April 8, 2026, officers were called to the area of Wyandotte Street East and Crawford Avenue after a report that a woman, who appeared to be in distress, had been pushed out of a vehicle. 

Officers learned that the woman had connected with a man through social media and arranged to meet in person. After having drinks at a bar, he drove the woman to a residence in east Windsor, where the sexual assault allegedly occurred. While driving the victim home, the suspect then reportedly forcibly removed the victim from his vehicle before driving away.

The suspect was identified as Joshua Sawyer-St. Pierre, 24.

On April 13, officers located and arrested Sawyer-St. Pierre at a residence in the 1700 block of Central Avenue. He has been charged with sexual assault, assault and HTA offences.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the CASA Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4903. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers 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 contact Victim Services Windsor Essex County at 519-723-2711 or the Windsor Police Service Victim Assistance Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4879.