A 56-year-old man is facing multiple charges after numerous alleged sexual assaults of a minor between July and September of this year. According to a news release from the Windsor Police Service, on Sept. 13, 2025, a suspect male was arrested by Chatham-Kent police on charges of sexual assault, sexual interference, and invitation to sexual touching involving a child victim. Officers later learned that additional sexual assaults had occurred in Windsor involving the same child victim and the same suspect male. An investigation was then launched by the Major Crimes Unit. Investigators learned the victim had first met the suspect outside a convenience store in Windsor. Police say the suspect allegedly offered the victim a ride home and later paid them for sex. Between July 1, 2025, and Sept. 13, 2025, police say the suspect reportedly engaged in sexual intercourse with the victim on multiple occasions in exchange for money and goods. On one occasion, police say the suspect allegedly struck the victim after they refused sex. On Dec. 20, officers located and arrested the suspect in the 1100-block of Assumption Street. As a result of the investigation, Ghassan Dada, 56, has been charged with the following offences for his alleged involvement: Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. They can also contact Crime Stoppers if they wish to remain anonymous.
