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Suspect arrested in Forest Glade attempted murder investigation

Windsor police are looking to the public for assistance in locating a suspect involved in a criminal incident (Source: Windsor Police Service) Windsor police are looking to the public for assistance in locating a suspect involved in a criminal incident (Source: Windsor Police Service)
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Windsor police have arrested a 36-year-old man related to an attempted murder investigation in Forest Glade.

On Jan. 8, police asked for the public’s help to identify a person of interest in an ongoing investigation. Investigators with the Major Crimes Unit determined that the man may be responsible for an attempted murder in the area.

Investigators say the targeted attack occurred in the 3100 block of Lauzon Road on Jan. 2, between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Police say the suspect flashed an ID badge indicating he was canvassing for a charity before forcing his way into the victim’s home.

The victim was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

On Thursday, Jan. 12, shortly after 10 p.m., members of the Major Crimes Unit arrested a man at a home in the 500 block of Castle Ridge Court in Amherstburg.

He has been charged with attempted murder, possessing a firearm, pointing a firearm, and endangering life. He remains in police custody.

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

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