Attempted murder charge after woman struck with pickup truck

A 50-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly hit a woman with his pickup truck.

Windsor police say a 48-year-old woman reported to LaSalle Police on Jan. 13 that a male acquaintance had deliberately driven his pickup truck toward her at a park in the 4600 block of Malden Road.

Police say the woman attempted to jump of the way of the speeding truck but was hit by the vehicle’s side mirror.

She sustained non-life-threatening physical injuries.

LaSalle police initiated an investigation and contacted the Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit to investigate offences that occurred in Windsor. The investigation determined that the suspect and victim were known to each other.

On Wednesday, officers arrested Kristopher Brisebois at a residence in the 1400 block of St. Patrick’s Avenue. He has been charged with the following:

• Attempted murder
• Assault with a weapon
• Criminal harassment
• Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
• Uttering death threats
• Mischief over $5,000

Police say it remains an active investigation. Investigators are urging anyone with surveillance or dashcam footage from the 4600 block of Malden Road around the time of the incident to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. Anonymous tips can also be provided to Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at catchcrooks.com.