Windsor Police Service. January, 2023. (Photo by Maureen Revait)Windsor Police Service. January, 2023. (Photo by Maureen Revait)
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Man arrested after pointing airsoft pistol at passersby

A 47-year-old man has been charged after Windsor police say he pointed a weapon at passing cars and pedestrians on Thursday.

Officers responded at around 6 p.m. to a call from Riverside Drive and Ouellette Avenue about a person with a weapon.

A blue .45 airsoft pistol was confiscated.

The man is charged with possession of a weapon dangerous to the public, plus two counts of assault with a weapon.

Police believe there may be more victims and have asked anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.

The charges have not been proven in court.

Anyone with information should call the Windsor police's Major Crimes Unit at (519) 255-6700, ext. 4830. Anonymous tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers at (519) 258-TIPS (8477).

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