Windsor man charged after allegedly pointing imitation firearm at officer
Charges have been laid after an imitation firearm was allegedly pointed at a Windsor police officer this past weekend.
Police say the incident happened in a parking lot in the 300 block of Tecumseh Road East near McDougall Avenue.
Authorities say a patrol officer entered the parking lot and observed a lone male waving what appeared to be a firearm around in the air. The male then pointed the suspected firearm in the direction of the officer who was inside the police vehicle.
Police say the officer attempted to make a gunpoint arrest, but say the suspect did not comply with the demands of the officer and attempted to flee the area on foot towards an area where bystanders were observed.
In a release, police say the officer quickly caught up to the fleeing suspect and took physical control of him. Other officers arrived on scene to assist with the arrest of the suspect who continued to struggle with officers.
Officers located the suspected firearm in the parking lot which had fallen to the asphalt during the arrest. Also located in possession of the suspect was a quantity of illicit drugs. Further investigation revealed the suspected firearm was an imitation firearm that closely resembled a true firearm.
Oliver Kabuki, a 52-year-old male from Windsor, is charged with:
- Assault a peace officer
- Possession of an imitation firearm for a purpose dangerous to the public peace
- Possess crystal methamphetamine
Windsor Police add they are aware that videos of the incident are circulating on social media and encourage those who recorded the videos to come forward to police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service - Major Crime Unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 4830, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Doctors say capital gains tax changes will jeopardize their retirement. Is that true?
The Canadian Medical Association asserts the Liberals' proposed changes to capital gains taxation will put doctors' retirement savings in jeopardy, but some financial experts insist incorporated professionals are not as doomed as they say they are.
Something in the water? Canadian family latest to spot elusive 'Loch Ness Monster'
For centuries, people have wondered what, if anything, might be lurking beneath the surface of Loch Ness in Scotland. When Canadian couple Parry Malm and Shannon Wiseman visited the Scottish highlands earlier this month with their two children, they didn’t expect to become part of the mystery.
What do weight loss drugs mean for a diet industry built on eating less and exercising more?
Recent injected drugs like Wegovy and its predecessor, the diabetes medication Ozempic, are reshaping the health and fitness industries.
2 military horses that broke free and ran loose across London are in serious condition
Two military horses that bolted and ran miles through the streets of London after being spooked by construction noise and tossing their riders were in a serious condition and required operations, a British government official said Thursday.
'It was instant karma': Viral video captures failed theft attempt in Nanaimo, B.C.
Mounties in Nanaimo, B.C., say two late-night revellers are lucky their allegedly drunken antics weren't reported to police after security cameras captured the men trying to steal a heavy sign from a downtown business.
Fair in Ontario, flurries in Labrador: Weather systems make for an erratic spring
It's no secret that spring can be a tumultuous time for Canadian weather, and as an unseasonably mild El Nino winter gives way to summer, there's bound to be a few swings in temperature that seem out of the ordinary. From Ontario to the Atlantic, though, this week is about to feel a little erratic.
He replaced Mickey Mantle. Now baseball's oldest living major leaguer is turning 100
The oldest living former major leaguer, Art Schallock turns 100 on Thursday and is being celebrated in the Bay Area and beyond as the milestone approaches.
What a urologist wants you to know about male infertility
When opposite sex couples are trying and failing to get pregnant, the attention often focuses on the woman. That’s not always the case.
Made-in-Newfoundland vodka claims top prize at worldwide competition
A Newfoundland-made vodka has been named one of the world’s best by judges at this year’s World Vodka Awards.