Arrest warrant issued for arson suspect
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Windsor Police Service News Update
October 26, 2023 |
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PUBLIC NEWS UPDATE
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Case #: 23-95629
Arrest warrant issued for arson suspect
 UPDATE: This morning, police arrested John Browning. He is currently facing charges of arson with disregard for human life, break and enter with intent to commit an indictable offence, and failure to comply with a probation order (x2).
********* The Windsor Police Service has issued an arrest warrant for a suspect after a house was set on fire this summer.
On August 19, 2023, officers responded to an active fire at a residence in the 2600 block of Whelpton Street. Windsor Fire and Rescue arrived on scene and quickly extinguished the blaze. No one was injured in the incident, but the structure sustained an estimated $30,000 in damages.
The Windsor Police Arson Unit launched an investigation and identified the suspect as 59-year-old John Browning. Investigators were granted an arrest warrant for Browning, who is now wanted on the following charges:
•Arson with disregard for human life
•Break and enter with intent to commit an indictable offence
•Failure to comply with a probation order (x 2) Anyone with information is asked to contact Windsor Police Service Arson Unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 4330, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519 258-8477 (TIPS), or online at www.catchcrooks.com
If you or someone you know is an affected person in need of support, please call Victim Services Windsor Essex County at 519-723-2711 or the Victim Assistance Unit at Windsor Police at 519-255-6700, ext. 4879.
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Contact the WPS Corporate Communication Unit's Public Information Officer at (519) 255-6700 ext. 4462. | ||
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