19-year-old man charged after alleged sex assault in car backseat

The logo from a Windsor police cruiser in Windsor, Ont., on Thursday, July 16, 2015. (Melanie Borrelli / CTV Windsor)

Windsor police have charged a 19-year-old man who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in the backseat of a vehicle.

Shortly after 2:30 a.m. on March 28, 2026, officers responded to a report of a sexual assault in the 800 block of Ouellette Avenue.

Through investigation, officers say they learned a woman was socializing at a nearby business before entering a vehicle with two men she met that night. Once inside the vehicle, she lost consciousness.

Police say when she regained consciousness, she discovered she was being sexually assaulted in the backseat of the vehicle while the second man was driving. The alleged assault continued and the victim was later dropped off in the 800 block of Ouellette Avenue.

Shortly before 4 a.m., officers located and arrested Mohammad Al Zoubi, 19, at a home in the downtown area. He has been charged with sexual assault.

Investigators are seeking to identify the second male, who is alleged to have been driving the vehicle during the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit (CASA) at 519-255-6700, ext. 4903. All reports are handled with sensitivity and confidentiality.

If you or someone you know has been affected and is in need of support, please contact Victim Services Windsor Essex County at 519-723-2711 or the Windsor Police Victim Assistance Unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 7179.