Jason Viau

Journalist

Jason Viau is reporter for CBC News based in Windsor, Ont. He has an interest in telling stories related to accountability, policing, court, crime and municipal affairs. You can email story ideas and tips to jason.viau@cbc.ca.

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RCMP changes operations, patrols border for 1st time after Trump pushes for heightened security

RCMP in the Windsor, Ont., detachment have been patrolling the Canada-U.S. border in ways they've never done before since President Donald Trump pushed for increased security between the countries. "We're looking for anything suspicious in regards to people or contraband, drugs, commodities coming into Canada or leaving Canada illegally," says Const. Ian Smith.

'Apparent failure' of Windsor police board in dealing with chief's racist remarks, police group says

Following an investigation that substantiated claims Windsor's police chief made racist comments in the workplace, a provincial group representing police unions is condemning those remarks and pointing to an "apparent failure" of the oversight board tasked with providing accountability.

Black council pushes for change, apology after Windsor police chief's racist comments substantiated

The Black Council of Windsor-Essex is looking for change at the Windsor Police Service as well as an apology after CBC News confirmed an internal investigation substantiated racist comments from Jason Bellaire, chief of the southwestern Ontario force.
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Windsor, Ont., police chief made racist comments, internal investigation finds

An internal investigation into allegations Windsor, Ont.'s police chief made racist remarks to a Black officer has found the claims to be true, CBC News has learned.
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Some Windsor police workers knew about internal sex assault allegations before service claimed it did: docs

Several Windsor, Ont., police employees — including a staff sergeant and superintendent — witnessed or were told about disturbing allegations of internal sexual assault years before the service said it became aware of them, according to claims in new documents obtained by CBC News.

Windsor police sergeant found not guilty of assault after bar bathroom fight in Ottawa

Windsor police Sgt. Deler Bal has been found not guilty of assault Thursday following a bar bathroom fight in Ottawa in 2023.

Windsor looking to end current policing agreement with Amherstburg

Windsor no longer wants to provide policing services in Amherstburg under the current agreement, according to town mayor Michael Prue.

No alcohol in blood of suspected drunk driver who died after leaving police custody, widow says

There was no alcohol in the blood of Colin Grey when he died after being released from police custody on impaired driving charges, according to his widow Rose Grey.

Windsor police officer acted in 'self-defence' during bar fight, Crown calls it a 'non-existent threat'

An Ontario judge is now considering if a Windsor police officer facing three assault charges acted in self-defence when he struck a man in a bar bathroom in Ottawa or if those actions warrant conviction.

Windsor police officer on trial for assault says he's the victim, Ottawa man was the aggressor

A Windsor police officer accused of assaulting an Ottawa man in a bar bathroom in 2023 testified in his own defence Wednesday and described the tense moments that led up to the altercation.