Police re-arrest offender who returned to victim’s home despite probation order

Windsor police have re-arrested an intimate partner violence offender after just one hour of their release. CTV Windsor’s Travis Fortnum finds out why.

A 27-year-old man is back in custody after police said he want to the home of an intimate partner violence victim within an hour after initially being released.

Earlier this month, police said the man was convicted of assault following an incident where woman was seriously injured.

On Feb. 23, he was released from the South West Detention Centre under a probation order that prohibited him from coming within 100 metres of any place the victim lived, worked, or attended school.

When he was released, police said they had reason to believe he would attend the victim’s home.

Officers moved the victim to a safe location and set up outside her residence.

Just one hour after leaving custody, officers saw the suspect getting out of a taxi and walking directly to the rear door of the victim’s home.

He was immediately arrested without incident and has been charged with breach of a probation order.

According to police, his name is being withheld to protect the identity of the victim.

Community resources for anyone in need

If you or someone you know is an affected person in need of support, please call Victim Services Windsor Essex County at 519-723-2711 or the Victim Assistance Unit at Windsor Police at 519-255-6700, ext. 7179.

• The Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centre
• Hiatus House
• Victim Services of Windsor & Essex County