Windsor police say a 16-year-old has been arrested after allegedly threatening a woman and spraying three employees with suspected pepper spray at a business in the west end. At 6 p.m. on Sept. 15, officers responded to a report of an assault at a convenience store in the 400 block of Chippawa Street. Officers learned that the suspect had allegedly threatened to kill a woman who was standing outside the business. Police say the youth then entered the store and, after being refused service, sprayed three employees with a noxious substance before fleeing on foot. The substance spread throughout the property, forcing the business to close. Officers located and arrested the suspect nearby. The 16-year-old suspect, who cannot be named in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has been charged with: • Assault with a weapon (x3) • Administering a noxious thing with intent to aggrieve (x3) • Uttering threats to cause death • Mischief interfering with lawful enjoyment of a property • Failure to comply with a release order (x4) Anyone with information is asked to call the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 or online at www.catchcrooks.com.
