Youth facing assault and weapon charges arrested for bail violations

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Case #: 24-125759
Youth facing assault and weapon charges arrested for bail violations

A youth facing assault and weapons charges has been arrested for violating his bail conditions.

Earlier this month, a 16-year-old male suspect was released on bail while facing several criminal charges, including assault causing bodily harm, possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace, and failure to comply with two judicial orders. The conditions of his bail included house arrest.

Following his release, Windsor Police bail compliance officers launched an investigation and learned that the suspect was breaching the conditions of his release order.  

On October 18, bail compliance officers located and arrested the youth in Walkerville. The suspect, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has been charged with two counts of failure to comply with a release order.  

Bail compliance officers are part of the Offender Management Unit, a partnership between the Windsor and LaSalle Police Services to supervise high-risk individuals placed under house arrest, curfew, or electronic monitoring. The Offender Management Unit is supported through a grant from the Government of Ontario, as part of the provincial government’s strategy to strengthen Ontario’s bail system.

To report an individual who isn’t complying with their release conditions, please contact Windsor Police at 519-255-6700. You can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.