Suspect arrested in random attack

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE

Case: 24-100618

Suspect arrested in random attack 

The Windsor Police Service has arrested a 41-year-old suspect following a random daytime attack.

On August 22, 2024, at approximately 11:30 a.m., officers responded to a report of an assault near the intersection of Wyandotte Street East and Parent Avenue.

Upon arrival, officers discovered that a 16-year-old male had been assaulted with a wooden weapon by an unknown individual. A second victim, who was waiting at a nearby bus stop, was also randomly attacked by the same suspect.

Both victims were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Through investigation, officers obtained a description of the suspect and quickly arrested him in the 400 block of Wyandotte Street East.

Jesse Warren Martin has been charged with two counts of assault with a weapon.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Major Crime 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 http://catchcrooks.com.