Transgender Suspect Arrested After Alleged Women’s Shelter Sexual Assault

A suspect in the sexual assault of a female victim at a Windsor, Ontario, women's shelter on April 4, 2023. (Windsor Police Service Handout)

A suspect accused of sexual assault against a resident of a women’s shelter in Ontario has surrendered to police.

Windsor Police Service said the alleged sexual assault took place at a Windsor women’s shelter on April 4. A female victim contacted police and reported that she had been sexually assaulted by a male identifying as female.

The suspect, who police identified as Desiree Anderson, 32, also known as Cody D'Entremont, allegedly climbed into bed with the victim at the shelter and sexually assaulted her.

According to a news release on April 18, the suspect was described as 5'7” tall, 141 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. Police circulated a photo of the suspect, who was pictured with long brown hair and bleached blond ends, at approximately 2:30 p.m. local time on April 18.

Officers said the suspect was alleged to frequent the downtown Windsor area.

Police announced just after 5:00 p.m. local time that the suspect had gone to the police voluntarily. “We want to thank the public for their support and for sharing our post. Your help in spreading the word played a crucial role in bringing about a resolution,” said the force.

Windsor police, who could not be reached for comment, told the National Post that the suspect was processed as a female and is being referred to as a female.

Police were asking for anyone with further information about the incident or the suspect to contact the major crimes unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 483.