Three arrested, one wanted after assault involving firearm

The Windsor Police Service has arrested three suspects and issued a warrant for a fourth following an investigation into an incident in which a person was sexually assaulted, threatened with a firearm, and struck with weapons.  

At approximately 10:30 p.m. on October 26, 2026, officers responded to a report of a disturbance at a business in the 800 block of Campbell Avenue, where an individual suffering from serious injuries. Officers learned that the victim had been lured to a nearby residence, where they were assaulted by three men and a woman during a dispute. 

The victim was allegedly confined inside the residence, where a suspect pointed a handgun at them, threatened to kill them, and fired a round into the floor near their feet. The victim was also reportedly assaulted with multiple weapons and sexually assaulted. 

The victim later escaped, sought help and was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. 

Members of the Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit took over the investigation and identified four suspects believed to be involved in the attack.  

On October 29, officers arrested Hayley-Ann Gingras, 27, at Windsor Police headquarters while she was in custody in connection with an unrelated matter. She has been charged with sexual assault with a weapon, forcible confinement, assault causing bodily harm, assault with a weapon, and breach of probation.  

On November 2, Windsor Police officers located and arrested Corey James Parent, 35, in the 500 block of Tuscarora Street. He has been charged with forcible confinement. 

On November 5, shortly before 6:30 p.m., members of the OPP-led Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad arrested Michael Samuel Rainone, 62, following an armed standoff at a residence in the Town of Essex. 

During the incident, Rainone allegedly pointed a weapon at officers and threatened to kill them. He later emerged from the house and charged officers with a knife. He was taken into custody with the assistance of an OPP K9 Unit.  

Rainone has been charged with: 

• Sexual assault with a weapon 
• Discharging a firearm with intent 
• Forcible confinement 
• Possession of a firearm while prohibited (x 5) 
• Possession of a prohibited firearm 
• Pointing a firearm 
• Possession of a dangerous weapon for committing an offence 
• Uttering death threats 

A fourth suspect remains outstanding. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of William J. Dufour, 45, on the following charges: 

• Discharging a firearm with intent 
• Assault causing bodily harm 
• Assault with a weapon 
• Assault 
• Forcible confinement 
• Breach of probation (x 2) 

Dufour is described as a white male, approximately 5’11” tall, with a medium build and brown-and-grey hair. 

Anyone with information about this incident or Dufour's whereabouts is asked to contact the Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830.