Suspect charged with assaulting police, resisting arrest

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Case #: 24-88327
Suspect charged with assaulting police, resisting arrest

The Windsor Police Service has charged a 22-year-old man with assaulting an officer and resisting arrest.

Shortly before noon on July 26, 2024, officers responded to a report about a fight in the 800 block of Wyandotte Street East. Once on scene, officers learned that a man was behaving erratically, assaulted a stranger, and then threw a chair at the person’s vehicle.

Officers quickly located the suspect around Wyandotte Street East and Aylmer Avenue. As they attempted to place the man under arrest, he became combative and struck an officer in the face. A brief chase ensued until officers were able to arrest the suspect.

There were no physical injuries to the police officers or the suspect. 

Niall Hetherington, 22, has been charged with assault, assaulting a peace officer, resisting arrest, and mischief under $5,000.

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