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Shane Sylvestre Facing Numerous Charges

Five stolen vehicles recovered, suspect charged

A 40-year-old man is facing a litany of criminal charges after the Windsor Police Service recovered five stolen vehicles. 

In the early hours of January 21, 2025, a male suspect was captured on surveillance video breaking into an auto repair business in the 10000 block of Tecumseh Road East. The man unlawfully entered through a window, took several sets of car keys, and returned multiple times to steal a total of five vehicles. 

Later that day, officers recovered three of the stolen vehicles a short distance from the business. The fourth vehicle was located several hours later near the intersection of Algonquin Street and California Avenue, while the fifth vehicle was found in the 2700 block of Meadowbrook Ln.

Members of the Windsor Police Target Base Unit launched an investigation and soon identified the suspect as Shane Sylvestre. Investigators confirmed that Sylvestre was also wanted in connection to a theft of tools from a trailer at a business in the 3000 block of Forest Glade Drive earlier this month.

Investigators applied for and were granted a warrant to arrest Sylvestre. Shortly after midnight on January 22, officers located and arrested Sylvestre at a residence in the 1600 block of Ouellette Avenue.

At the time, he was subject to court-ordered conditions including house arrest and a Criminal Code driving prohibition. 

Sylvestre has been charged with the following:

Break-and-enter a place other than a dwellingTheft of a motor vehicle (x 5)Theft over $5,000Mischief to property under $5,000Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 (x 2)Wearing a disguise to commit an offence (x 2)Failure to comply with a release order (x 4)Breach of probation (x 2)

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Target Base Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4350. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

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Fatal Pedestrian Collision

The Windsor Police Service is investigating a motor vehicle collision that left one pedestrian dead.

At approximately 5 p.m. on January 21, 2025, officers were dispatched to the intersection of Twin Oaks Drive and Munich Court following a report of a collision involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian. An initial investigation determined that a 47-year-old woman attempted to cross Twin Oaks Drive on foot and was struck by a passing pickup truck.

The victim was transported to hospital where she was pronounced deceased.

The motorist remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.

The area was closed for several hours while members of the Windsor Police Collision Reconstruction and Forensic Identification Units processed the scene.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, or has information or video footage of the incident, is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service Traffic Enforcement Unit at 519-945-9645 ext. 223. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

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Attempted Murder With Vehicle

The Windsor Police Service, in collaboration with LaSalle Police Service, has charged a 50-year-old man with attempted murder after a woman was struck with a vehicle.  

On January 13, 2025, a 48-year-old female victim reported to LaSalle Police that a man had deliberately driven his pickup truck toward her at a park in the 4600 block of Malden Road. The woman attempted to jump of the way of the speeding truck but was hit by the vehicle’s side mirror.  

The victim sustained non-life-threatening physical injuries.

LaSalle Police initiated an investigation and contacted the Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit to investigate offences that occurred in Windsor. The investigation determined that the suspect and victim were known to each other.

On January 15, 2025, officers arrested Kristopher Brisebois at a residence in the 1400 block of St. Patrick’s Avenue. He has been charged with the following:

  • Attempted murder
  • Assault with a weapon
  • Criminal harassment
  • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
  • Utter death threats 
  • Mischief over $5,000

This remains an active investigation. Investigators are urging anyone with surveillance or dashcam footage from the 4600 block of Malden Road around the time of the incident to come forward.  

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

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Seniors Bound, Beaten & Robbed By Home Invaders

The Windsor Police Service is seeking five suspects following a home invasion in east Windsor. 

Shortly after 11 p.m. on January 13, 2025, four suspects forced their way into a residence in the 2500 block of Luxury Avenue. One stood outside. They assaulted, bound, and threatened an 87-year-old man and 75-year-old woman who were home at the time. The suspects then stole personal items, money, and a sports utility vehicle, which was later recovered in the area of Firgrove Drive and Monticello Street. 

Both victims sustained non-life-threatening physical injuries.

The first suspect is described as a female, approximately 20-30 years old, wearing a black jacket. 

The second suspect is described as a male, approximately 20-30 years old, wearing a black jacket and red pants.

The third suspect is described as a male, approximately 20-30 years old, 6’1” tall, wearing a tan sweatshirt with black sweatpants.

The fourth and fifth suspects are described as males, approximately 20-30 years old, wearing white hoodies and black pants. 

All the suspects wore face coverings. 

Investigators urge everyone who lives in the area to check their dash-cam or surveillance footage, specifically between the hours of 10:30 and 11:30 p.m. on January 13, for evidence related to this case.

Anyone with information should call the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com

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Justin Brouillard Arrested Again

A 41-year-old man charged with drug trafficking has been arrested for the second time in eight months for violating his bail conditions – becoming the 64th repeat offender apprehended by the Offender Management Unit since it launched less than a year ago.

In March 2024, Justin Brouillard was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking after Windsor Police seized 367 grams of fentanyl and drug paraphernalia. He was released on bail and arrested by bail compliance officers in August for failing to comply with his release order. He was released on bail again with enhanced conditions that included house arrest and electronic monitoring.

On December 18, 2024, bail compliance officers launched an investigation and learned that Brouillard was once again breaching the conditions of his release order.

Bail compliance officers, with the assistance of the Emergency Services Unit, located and arrested Brouillard in the 1700 block of Westminster Blvd. on January 7, 2025. He has been charged with one count of failing to comply with a release order.

Brouillard’s surety, 62-year-old James Ripley, was also arrested and charged with facilitating a breach of a release order. A surety is an individual who agrees to supervise an accused person while they are out on bail and ensure they comply with their release conditions.

Bail compliance officers are part of the Offender Management Unit, a partnership between Windsor and LaSalle Police Services launched in March 2024. Since its inception, the unit has conducted 262 compliance checks and arrested 64 individuals for violating their bail conditions.

This unit focuses on monitoring high-risk offenders involved in serious crimes such as sexual assault, intimate partner violence, drug trafficking, and attempted murder. The program is supported through a grant from the Government of Ontario, as part of the provincial government’s strategy to strengthen Ontario’s bail system.

To report an individual who isn’t complying with their release conditions, please contact Windsor Police at 519-255-6700. Alternatively, you can reach Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com. 

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Brandi-Lynn Jacobs Was Arrested Again

The Windsor Police Service has arrested a 35-year-old woman following a robbery with scissors at a downtown business.

Shortly after 10:30 a.m. on January 7, 2025, officers responded to a report of a robbery in progress at a business in the 100 block of Tecumseh Road West. Officers arrived at the scene and learned that a woman had entered the business while brandishing a pair of scissors.

The suspect confronted employees and removed money from the cash register. The suspect then punched one of the employees and fled the scene on foot.

Officers quickly located and arrested the suspect without further incident. Officers recovered the stolen funds.

Brandi-Lynn Jacobs, 35, was charged with robbery with an offensive weapon and failure to comply with release order.

Anyone with information should call the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. They can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at http://www.catchcrooks.com

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$400,000 Drug Bust – Details Released

A months-long investigation by the Windsor Police Service, with support from Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario (CISO), has led to the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of over $400,000 in illicit drugs. 

In May 2024, members of the Windsor Police Drugs and Guns Enforcement Unit (DIGS) began “Project Kraken,” an investigation into a suspected drug trafficking operation. The investigation ultimately uncovered a drug trafficking operation operating throughout Windsor and Essex County, with links to the Greater Toronto Area.

In the early hours of December 21, 2024, DIGS officers, with support from the Emergency Services Unit, arrested 26-year-old Keith Florence as he was returning to Windsor from Toronto. The suspect attempted to flee arrest before officers removed him from his vehicle and successfully took him into custody.

Following the arrest, officers obtained search warrants for Florence’s vehicle and two residences connected to this investigation.

A search of the vehicle returned two kilograms of cocaine, 356 grams of fentanyl, three cellphones, packaging materials, and $950 in Canadian and American currency.

A search of the first residence, located in the 5300 block of Concession Road 5 in Harrow, returned 575 grams of cocaine, 180 tablets of 80mg oxycodone, 72 tablets of 5mg oxycodone, 95 rounds of ammunition, empty packaging with cocaine residue, a digital scale, and $14,212 in Canadian currency.

Upon entering the second residence, located in the 1500 block of Ouellette Avenue in Windsor, officers arrested the second suspect, 34-year-old Brandon Brown, without incident. Officers also located and seized a cellphone from the residence.

The total value of drugs seized in the operation was $412,850.

Florence has been charged with:

• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, namely cocaine
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, namely fentanyl
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, namely oxycodone
• Trafficking in a schedule I substance, namely cocaine (x 2)
• Possession of the proceeds of crime
• Failure to comply with a prohibition order

Brown has been charged with five counts of trafficking in a schedule I substance, namely cocaine.

The successful completion of this investigation was made possible through funding provided by the Ontario Government, Ministry of the Solicitor General in which the Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario supported this investigation. 

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Windsor Police Service DIGS Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4361. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

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Christopher Carbonaro Wanted By Police

Suspect arrested, three others sought for gunpoint robbery

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Case #: 25-984
Suspect arrested, three others sought for gunpoint robbery

 

The Windsor Police Service has arrested one suspect and is seeking three others in connection with an armed robbery.  

Shortly after 6 p.m. on January 3, 2025, officers responded to a report of a robbery involving a firearm in the 1600 block of University Avenue. Through investigation, officers learned that three men, one armed with a firearm, broke into a residence and demanded property and cash from two victims.  

A fourth suspect, later identified as 28-year-old Monyke Halabi, was found to have participated in the robbery. Halabi was arrested the following day near Louis Avenue and University Avenue. She has been charged with robbery and occupying a vehicle with a firearm.   

An arrest warrant has been issued for one of the remaining suspects, identified as 52-year-old Christopher Carbonaro. He is wanted for the following:

  • Robbery
  • Pointing a firearm (x 2)
  • Possession of a firearm while prohibited (x 5)
  • Wearing a disguise to commit an offence
  • Occupying a vehicle with a firearm

Carbonaro is described as a white male, 5’5″ tall, approximately 155 pounds, with short brown hair and green eyes.

The two remaining suspects have not yet been identified. The first suspect is described as a male who wore a facemask, dark coat with a hood, blue jeans, and black shoes. The second suspect is described as a male who wore a facemask, dark sweater, grey pants, and black shoes.

Anyone with information should call the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com. 

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Women Fighting Back – Upskirt Pervert Arrested #StandYourGround

Windsor Police have arrested a Sarnia man for taking upskirt photos of a woman at a local business. 

On January 1, 2025, at approximately 2:55 a.m., officers were called to a business in the 300 block of Riverside Drive East in response to a fight between a male and two females. 

Through investigation, officers learned the man was seen by the two women using his cellphone to take photos up one of their dresses.  

As a result, Russell A. Luyt, 46, has been charged with secretly recording a person for sexual purposes. 

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

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Violent Home Invasion – Suspects At Large: Names Released

Warrants issued for four suspects following armed robbery in east Windsor

The Windsor Police Service has issued arrest warrants for four suspects in connection to an armed robbery in the city’s east end. 

Shortly before 11 p.m. on December 28, 2024, officers responded to a call of a robbery with a firearm at a home in the 200 block of Lauzon Road. Through investigation, officers learned that four men, one of whom was armed with a handgun, assaulted a victim inside a residence, one striking him with the aforementioned handgun. 

The suspects then stole personal items from the victim before fleeing from the scene.

The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries. 

Investigators with the Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit have since identified four suspects in connection to this incident. Jesse Broadfoot, 36, Brian Hands, 38, Kyle Heywood, 33, and Joseph Talbot, 37, are each wanted on charges of robbery with violence and assault with a weapon. Heywood is also wanted for breach of probation. 

Broadfoot is described as a white male, 5’6” tall, with a medium build, brown hair, and blue eyes.

Hands is described as a white male, 6’0” tall, with a medium build, and hazel eyes.

Heywood is described as a white male, 5’8” tall, with a large build, brown hair, and blue eyes.

Talbot is described as a white male, 6’ tall, with a medium build, red hair, and blue eyes.

Anyone with information should call the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com

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Fatal Fire

The Windsor Police Arson Unit has launched an investigation following a fatal apartment fire in the city’s west end.

At approximately 7 a.m. on December 30, 2024, officers responded to an active fire at a ground-floor apartment in the 3000 block of Sandwich Street. Windsor Fire & Rescue Services were also dispatched and successfully extinguished the blaze.

A 71-year-old woman found inside was transported to hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call 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. 

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$45,000 Drug Bust – Names Released

An investigation by the Windsor Police Service has led to the arrest of two suspects and the seizure over $45,000 in cash and drugs from a downtown residence. 

On December 19, 2024, officers from the Windsor Police Drugs and Guns Enforcement Unit (DIGS) obtained a search warrant for a residence in the 500 block of Pelissier Street where trafficking was suspected to occur. Shortly after 12 p.m., with assistance from the Emergency Services Unit (ESU), officers entered the residence to execute the warrant.

Upon entry, officers arrested a 37-year-old female on suspicion of trafficking. Bail compliance officers also arrested a 42-year-old male for violating his release conditions (following prior charges of trafficking and aggravated assault).

Following the arrests, officers conducted a search of the residence. The search returned 429 grams of cocaine, 0.3 grams of crack cocaine, 12 tablets of 5mg oxycodone, and three tablets of 40mg oxycodone. The total value of drugs seized in the operation was $43,090.

The search also returned $5,090 in Canadian currency, two cellphones, a digital scale, and 87 Crown Royal bottles (which were reported stolen out of Tecumseh). 

Amie Lynn Brouillard has been charged with:

• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, namely cocaine
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, namely oxycodone
• Possession of a schedule I substance, namely crack cocaine
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
• Failure to comply with a release order

Mitchell Antonio Larocque has been charged with failure to comply with a release order. 

“We executed this warrant in the heart of downtown, near the 920 Ouellette apartment complex and Glengarry neighbourhood,” said Windsor Police Inspector Dave DeLuca, who oversees the DIGS Unit. “Our officers and community partners are working together on dedicated initiatives to serve these downtown areas, and I am pleased to see these dangerous drugs taken off our streets.”

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Windsor Police Service DIGS Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4361. To report an individual who isn’t complying with their release conditions, please contact Windsor Police at 519-255-6700. You can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

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Shots Fired

Case #: 24-151726

Police investigating shots-fired incident in East Windsor

The Windsor Police Service is investigating after multiple shots were fired at a residence in East Windsor.

On December 16, 2024, just before 4:00 a.m., surveillance video captured a suspect on a black pocket bike approaching a residence in the 2000 block of Jefferson Blvd. and firing multiple shots into the home. The suspect then fled westbound on Empress St.

No physical injuries were reported as a result of this incident. A preliminary investigation has determined that this was a targeted shooting.

Members of the Major Crimes Unit are asking residents and businesses in the area to check any surveillance or dashcam footage for potential video evidence, particularly between 3:30 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. on December 16.

Anyone who can identify the suspect or has any information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

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Two Arrested For Bail Violations – Names Relased

The Windsor Police Service has arrested two drug trafficking suspects for violating their bail conditions.

In February 2024, Ryan Lawrence Langlois was granted bail on multiple charges, including possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking (x 3). Langlois was placed on house arrest and electronic monitoring.

In November 2024, Sabrina Kathleen Klippenstein was granted bail on multiple charges, including possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking (x 2). Klippenstein was placed on house arrest at a residence in Tilbury.

Bail compliance officers investigated and found Langlois had breached the conditions of his release order and removed his GPS monitor. On December 13, 2024, police located and arrested Langlois at a residence in the 400 block of Glengarry Avenue.

He has been charged with failure to comply with a release order (x 2), as well as mischief under $5,000.

During the arrest of Langlois, officers located Klippenstein in the residence and found her to be in violation of her house arrest conditions. Klippenstein was subsequently charged with failing to comply with a release order.

The bail compliance officers are part of the Offender Management Unit, a partnership between the Windsor and LaSalle Police Services launched in March 2024. This team supervises high-risk individuals placed under house arrest, curfew, or electronic monitoring – and ensures that those who breach their judicial release orders are held accountable.  The Offender Management Unit is supported through a grant from the Government of Ontario, as part of the provincial government’s strategy to strengthen Ontario’s bail system.

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$40,000 Drug Bust

An investigation by the Windsor Police Service has led to the arrest of three suspects and the seizure over $40,000 in cash and drugs.

On December 13, 2024, officers from the Windsor Police Drugs and Guns Enforcement Unit (DIGS) obtained a search warrant for a residence in the 300 block of Glengarry Avenue where trafficking was suspected to occur. Shortly after 2 p.m., with assistance from the Emergency Services Unit (ESU), officers entered the residence to execute the warrant.

Upon entry, officers arrested a 34-year-old male, 27-year-old male, and 24-year-old female suspected of trafficking.

Following the arrest, officers conducted a search of the residence. The search returned 122.5 grams of fentanyl, 15.4 grams of cocaine, 36.1 grams of crack cocaine, and 34.4 grams of crystal methamphetamine. The total value of drugs seized in the operation was $37,839.

Officers also seized a set of brass knuckles, four cellphones, four digital scales, packaging materials, and $3,340 in Canadian currency.

Velman Santos, 34, Sunday Atahir, 27, and Mary Atahir, 24, have each been charged with:

• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, namely fentanyl
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, namely cocaine
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, namely crack cocaine
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, namely crystal methamphetamine 

Santos has also been charged with possession of a prohibited weapon (x 6), disobeying a lawful order, and failure to comply with a probation order.

Sunday Atahir has also been charged with failure to comply with a release order.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Windsor Police Service DIGS Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4361. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.k