Man charged with manslaughter in inmate overdose death

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE

Case #: 25-60096

Man charged with manslaughter in inmate overdose death

The Windsor Police Service has charged a 33-year-old man with manslaughter in connection with the drug overdose death of a fellow inmate. 

On June 17, 2025, the Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit launched an investigation into the sudden death of a 33-year-old male inmate at a detention facility in the 4800 block of 8th Concession Road in Maidstone. The victim was found in medical distress the previous evening and transported to hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. A postmortem examination determined the cause of death to be fentanyl toxicity.

Through the course of the investigation, officers learned that another inmate had provided him with a quantity of fentanyl.

On January 12, 2026, investigators located and arrested Damien Michael Ladouceur, 33, in the 2400 block of Dougall Avenue. He has been charged with manslaughter and trafficking in a controlled substance.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Windsor Police Service Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.