Man facing firearm charges arrested for violating conditions

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE

Case #: 25-25637

Man facing firearm charges arrested for violating conditions

A 41-year-old man facing firearm-related charges has been arrested for violating his bail conditions.

In October 2024, Geoffrey Howles was granted bail on multiple charges including possession of a restricted firearm, possession of a firearm while prohibited (x 7), possession of ammunition while prohibited (x 3), possession of stolen property (x 3), uttering threats to cause death, criminal harassment, and failure to comply with a release order.

As a part of his release conditions Howles was subject to house arrest and to reside at a residence in Kingsville, Ontario.

Bail compliance officers investigated and found that Howles had breached his release order. On March 21, 2025, bail compliance officers, with the assistance of the Windsor Police Emergency Services Unit and the Ontario Provincial Police-led Repeat Offender Parol Enforcement (ROPE) Squad, located and arrested Howles in the 2000 block of Ottawa Street. 

He has been charged with failure to comply with a release order.

The bail compliance officers are part of the Offender Management Unit, a partnership between Windsor Police and LaSalle Police Service 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 not 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.