Suspect charged with murder of senior citizen

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Case #: 24-129656
Suspect charged with murder of senior citizen

The Windsor Police Service has charged a 25-year-old man with the murder of a senior citizen in south-central Windsor.

Shortly after 10:30 a.m. on October 31, 2024, Windsor Police officers, with the assistance of the OPP-led Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Squad, located and arrested Joshua Bulmer at a residence in the 700 block of Pierre Avenue.

Bulmer has been charged with first-degree murder and break-and-enter in connection with the homicide of 69-year-old Reginald John Frickey, who was found deceased at his home in the 2400 block of Highland Avenue on the morning of October 25.  

At the time, the victim’s death was considered suspicious. The Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit took carriage of the investigation and ordered a post-mortem examination, which confirmed the death was a homicide. A comprehensive investigation over the following days led to the identification and subsequent arrest of the suspect.  

Investigators have confirmed that the homicide was an isolated incident, and the victim and accused were known to one another.  

“I would like to recognize and thank the members of our Major Crimes Unit, whose tremendous efforts made it possible to quickly conclude the investigation and arrest the suspect responsible for this heinous crime,” said Jason Crowley, Deputy Chief of Operations. “I hope these charges bring some closure to the loved ones of Mr. Frickey and help them heal from this tragedy.”  

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.