CANADA – A Windsor woman was charged for allegedly making a bomb threat against Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens.
The following is a news release from the Windsor Police Service:
The Windsor Police Service has made an arrest in relation to a threat that was posted onto social media.
On Monday, February 14, 2022, the Windsor Police Service launched an investigation in relation to a bomb threat that was posted onto social media. The threat was specific to a residence belonging to the City of Windsor Mayor, Drew Dilkens.
Through the course of the investigation a suspect was identified and was arrested on Thursday, February 17, 2022 without incident.
The comments were located within a social media thread related to conversations surrounding Covid and current mandates. As such, investigators believe the threats are directly related to ongoing pandemic measures.
A 31 year old female, from Windsor, is facing a charge of threats to property and was released on an Undertaking with conditions and a future court date.
No further information will be released at this time. This remains an ongoing investigation.
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
