Suspect charged with luring and sexual assault of a minor

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE

Case #: 24-54172

Suspect charged with luring and sexual assault of a minor 

The Windsor Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with the sexual assault of a minor.

In May 2024, the Windsor Police Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) launched an investigation after receiving information that a 15-year-old female had been lured and sexually assaulted by a man she met on social media. 

Following an investigation, members of ICE arrested a 25-year-old man and seized electronic devices as evidence.

Johnathan Helou, of Windsor, has been charged with sexual assault and luring a child under the age of 16.

The Windsor Police Service Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit is a member of the Province of Ontario’s Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet. This project has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Windsor Police ICE unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 4896, or ext. 4000 (after hours), Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com