One suspect arrested after downtown assault

Police are looking for suspects after an assault at a store in the 500 block of Ouellette Avenue. (Source: WPS)

Windsor police have arrested one suspect and are still searching for another one after a downtown assault.

Shortly after 1 p.m. on April 9, members of the Problem-Oriented Policing (POP) Unit located and arrested Jerome Findleter in the area of Wyandotte St. E. and Louise Ave.

He has been charged with assault with a weapon, assault, and mischief under $5,000.

The female suspect remains outstanding.

On March 14, officers responded to a report of an assault at a store in the 500 block of Ouellette Avenue.

Through investigation, officers say learned that a woman initially attended the business, made a purchase, and left. A short time later, she returned with a male suspect, claiming she had received the wrong product.

Police say a verbal altercation ensued between the suspects and an employee.

During the incident, the male suspect allegedly began throwing and damaging items in the store. Polie say both suspects then assaulted the employee, with the man using an item from the store to strike the victim multiple times.

The employee sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

The female suspect is described as Black, approximately 30 to 45 years old, 5’4” tall, with a medium build, and black hair. At the time of the incident, she was wearing a grey sweater, beige toque, blue jeans, and black-and-white running shoes.

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