The Windsor Police Service-Amherstburg Detachment have charged two suspects with charges ranging from sexual assault, forcible confinement, and uttering threats following an investigation in Amherstburg.
According to police, officers responded to a report of a sexual assault at an apartment building in the 300 block of Victoria St. S. July 20. Through investigation, officers learned that a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted by a male suspect and prevented from leaving the apartment. It is further alleged that a female suspect was also present and failed to intervene or help the victim.
Later, the suspects allegedly approached the female victim and threatened serious bodily harm if she did not recant her statement to police. The suspects are also accused of attempting to obstruct justice.
Following an investigation, officers located and arrested the female suspect in Amherstburg August 9. The male suspect was arrested last Wednesday with the assistance of the OPP-led Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad.
A 33-year-old man has been charged with sexual assault by choking, forcible confinement, obstructing justice, and two counts of uttering threats to cause bodily harm. A 26-year-old woman has been charged with sexual assault as a party to the offence and obstructing justice.
Anyone with information should call the Windsor Police Service - Amherstburg Detachment Criminal investigations Unit at 519-736-8559, ext. 230. People with information can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.
If a member of the public is an affected person in need of support or knows someone 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. 4879.
Suspects charged with sexual assault, forcible confinement
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