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Windsor

Mayor's home target of bomb threat

A 31-year-old Windsor woman has been arrested and charged after a bomb threat was made against Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens' home.

The Windsor Police Service launched the investigation Monday after the threat was made on a social media thread about ongoing COVID-19 mandates. Police say the threat was specific to the home of Mayor Dilkens.

Police identified a suspect who was arrested without incident on Thursday. The person is facing a charge of threats to property.  The charge has not been proven in court.

No further information, including the woman's name, has been released at this time.

The investigation is ongoing.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service - Major Crime Unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 4830, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com

 

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