Woman arrested following animal cruelty incident

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Case #25-43567
Woman arrested following animal cruelty incident

A 26-year-old woman has been arrested after a video depicting acts of animal cruelty was shared online.

On May 5, 2025, the Windsor Police Service launched an investigation after receiving multiple reports regarding a viral video that appeared to show the abuse of a dog. In the video, a woman is seen crouching down and discharging a conducted energy weapon near a small dog in an enclosed cage. The distressed animal can be heard yelping and barking while another person laughs in the background.

Shortly before 10 p.m., officers located and arrested a female suspect at a residence in the 1100 block of Bruce Avenue. The dog was removed from the home and turned over to the Windsor/Essex County Humane Society. 

A 26-year-old woman has been charged with causing unnecessary suffering to an animal and possession of a prohibited weapon.

Anyone with information should call the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. They can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.