LaSalle Police Investigate Fatal Stabbing of Woman on Todd Lane
LaSalle police are conducting an extensive investigation into the fatal stabbing of a 45-year-old woman that occurred late Tuesday night in the 2400 block of Todd Lane. The incident has shocked residents of what is described as an upscale neighborhood, prompting a significant police presence and community outreach efforts.
Emergency Response and Victim Details
Officers responded to reports of a stabbing shortly before 9:30 p.m. on March 4, 2026, in the area between Canada Street and Bishop Street. The victim was found with serious injuries and was transported by Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services to a local hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries. Police have withheld the woman's identity while notifying her next of kin.
Investigation Scope and Scene Details
Investigators have cordoned off two homes on Todd Lane between Canada Street and Bishop Street, along with a wooded area approximately one kilometer away on the same street. This wooded section contains an entrance to walking trails near the Herb Gray Parkway. Evidence markers have been positioned along pathways leading to the front doors of the affected residences.
Police have been combing the neighborhood, knocking on doors and seeking information from residents. "In this neighborhood?" one visitor reportedly expressed surprise when informed that police were investigating a homicide in the area.
Police Statements and Community Impact
In an email to the Windsor Star, LaSalle Police Service spokesperson Alaina Atkins confirmed that the investigation remains ongoing with no additional details currently available. "We will be doing additional media releases when there's more information regarding the investigation that can be shared," stated Atkins, who serves as community resources officer.
Police have warned residents to expect an extended police presence around the scene on Todd Lane as the investigation continues. This incident marks the region's second homicide of 2026, following the death of a 44-year-old man discovered in a Windsor Regional Hospital parking lot on February 18.
Information Requests and Contact Details
Investigators are urging anyone with information about the LaSalle homicide to contact Detective Sergeant Jamie Nestor with LaSalle police at 519-969-5210 extension 2531. Police are specifically requesting surveillance video recordings from residents in the area.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 or through their online platform at catchcrooks.com. The investigation continues as police work to determine the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.
