Windsor police officers have charged two men after seizing a loaded 3D-printed handgun during an investigation connected to a violent sexual assault. On Nov. 5, members of the Provincial Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) arrested a 62-year-old man at a residence in Essex. He was one of four suspects wanted in connection with an Oct. 26 incident involving sexual assault with a weapon. He was arrested following an armed standoff at the residence. Officers also located an additional suspect, a 38-year-old man, at the house. As part of the investigation, officers executed a search warrant for the 38-year old’s vehicle. Inside, police say they located a loaded, unserialized 3D-printed 9 mm semi-automatic handgun. The firearm had a live round in the chamber and additional ammunition in the magazine. Shortly before 1:30 p.m. on November 7, officers located and arrested the 38-year-old without incident. The two men have each been charged with: • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose • Possession of a firearm knowing its serial number has been altered • Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized • Carrying a concealed weapon • Unauthorized possession of a firearm • Occupying a motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm • Careless storage or transport of a firearm • Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm The 62-year-old has additionally been charged with possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order (x 5). One additional suspect, William J. Dufour, 45, remains outstanding in connection with the October 26 sexual assault incident. He is described as a white male, approximately 5’11” tall, with a medium build and brown-and-grey hair. Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830.
