A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a sexual assault, and Windsor police believe there may be more victims.
Officers responded at around 6 a.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, to Seminole Street near Charlevoix Street.
The female victim told police that she met the suspect at around 4 a.m. at the intersection of Wyandotte Street East and Langlois Avenue. The suspect then drove the victim to a nearby park, where they had consensual sex.
The victim tried to end the encounter, and told police the suspect became angry, brandished a firearm, and made death threats. The victim was able to run to a nearby business for help.
The Major Crimes Unit soon identified a suspect and, on Wednesday, arrested him on Alexis Road.
Sharmarke Ismail, 32, is charged with sexual assault with a weapon, occupying a vehicle with a weapon, pointing a firearm, forcible confinement, and uttering death threats.
The charges have not been proven in court.
Windsor police believe there may be additional victims and have encouraged any to come forward.
The suspect is described as a Black male, 5’ 11”, about 200 pounds, with short buzz-cut brown hair and brown eyes. Police say at the time of the incident, he was driving a white 2011 Toyota Highlander with Ontario licence plate DFNL 754. The vehicle features black leather seats, a full sunroof, a child car seat in the rear, and roof rails on both sides.
"Sexual assault defined is any non-consensual sexual touching that violates the sexual integrity of an individual, ranging from unwanted contact to assault involving penetration," read a social media post from Windsor police.
Anyone with information should call the Windsor police's Major Crimes Unit at (519) 255-6700, extension 4830. Anonymous tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers at (519) 258-TIPS (8477).
