Suspect charged with arson after two Walkerville fires

The rear of a house in the 1100 block of Pierre Avenue in Windsor, Ont., on Monday, June 16, 2025. (Rob Hindi/AM800)

Windsor police say they have arrested a 32-year-old man after two targeted arsons at a residence in Walkerville.

Officers responded to a report of an active fire at a residence in the 1100 block of Pierre Avenue shortly before 1 a.m. on June 12.

Windsor Fire and Rescue Services brought the blaze under control. Investigators later determined the fire had been deliberately ignited in a second-floor sunroom.

Four days later, in the early hours of June 16, police received another report of an active fire at the same address. This time, the fire originated beneath a staircase and spread to the garage.

Investigators once again concluded the fire had been intentionally set.

Police say no physical injuries were reported in either incident, though the property sustained significant damage.

Following an investigation by the Windsor Police Arson Unit, a 32-year-old man was identified as the suspect in both cases.

At 8 a.m. Wednesday, Rubik turned himself in at Windsor Police headquarters. He has been charged with the following offences:

• Break-and-enter with intent
• Arson with disregard for human life (x 2)
• Arson causing property damage (x 2)
• Possession of incendiary material
• Wearing a disguise with intent to commit an indictable offence
• Failure to comply with a probation order (x 2)

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Arson Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4330. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.