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crime crackdown — windsor police make 14 arrests in troubled neighbourhood

city police arrested 14 people and laid 22 charges in t...

by taylor campbell
published feb 25, 2025
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city police arrested 14 people and laid 22 charges in the most recent multi-day operation targeting a troubled downtown windsor neighbourhood.
from thursday to saturday, members of the problem-oriented policing unit partnered with the windsor essex community housing corporation in an initiative focused on apartment buildings in the glengarry neighbourhood.
over those three days, police said, officers executed 10 outstanding arrest warrants in the area, took 14 into custody, and laid multiple charges, including trespassing, theft under $5,000, and eight counts of failure to comply with a release order.
the arrests, police said, “are the latest step in a high-visibility initiative by the windsor police service and community partners to enhance public safety and quality of life in the glengarry neighbourhood.” that initiative has seen the stationing of police officers, and health and human services professionals in the area, which “has faced consistent challenges due to crime and social disorder.”
windsor police const. raphael macarandang and registered nurse yemmi calito speak to a resident at the 333 glengarry ave. apartment building in windsor on nov. 14, 2024, part of an initiative to improve neighbourhood safety.
windsor police const. raphael macarandang and registered nurse yemmi calito speak to a resident at the 333 glengarry ave. apartment building in windsor on nov. 14, 2024, part of an initiative to improve neighbourhood safety. dan janisse / windsor star
in august, city police launched a new initiative targeting the 300 and 400 blocks of glengarry, a hotspot for violent crime. within only a few months, police reported in december a 32-per-cent drop in crimes against people in the area. drug-related crimes dropped by 30 per cent, and property crimes decreased by 10 per cent.
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“these recent arrests highlight our continued commitment to addressing criminal activity in the glengarry neighbourhood,” insp. robert wilson, in charge of patrol response, said in a statement on monday.
“at the same time, we remain focused on collaborating with our community partners to provide essential resources and long-term support services.
“ultimately, we are aiming to improve quality of life for the residents of our glengarry neighbourhood.”
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taylor campbell
taylor campbell

taylor campbell is a journalist and photographer with the windsor star currently covering city hall, municipal affairs, and more. she previously worked the police beat and extensively covered the covid-19 pandemic. a life-long windsor resident, campbell is a graduate of the university of windsor. you can reach her at tcampbell@postmedia.com or find her on twitter at @wstarcampbell.

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