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Windsor police arrest wanted assault suspect, man facing multiple charges

Windsor police investigate a stabbing on Marentette Avenue, Saturday, June 18th, 2016. Windsor police investigate a stabbing on Marentette Avenue, Saturday, June 18th, 2016.
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Windsor, Ont. -

Windsor police have arrested an assault suspect who was wanted for allegedly choking a victim and brandishing a firearm during an argument in early September.

Around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 8, patrol officers responded to an assault report in the 400 block of Watkins Street. Police determined the suspect and victim, who are known to each other, were involved in an argument at the time.

Police say the suspect assaulted and choked the victim and brandished a firearm before fleeing the area driving a black Toyota Corolla.

The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect has since been located and arrested without incident by members of the Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) and Emergency Services Unit (ESU) at a residence in the 3500 block of Sandwich Street.

Aaron Evans, 30, is facing the following charges:

  • Assault
  • Assault - Choking
  • Assault with Weapon
  • Possess Firearm
  • Possess Weapon Dangerous to Public Peace
  • Possess Firearm While Prohibited - four counts
  • Fail to Comply with Release Order
  • Breach of Firearms Prohibition - four counts
  • Breach of Probation
  • Operation While Prohibited

Police are thanking the public and media for their assistance.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Windsor Police Service at 519-255-6700 ext. 4830, ext. 4000 (after hours), Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com

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