Suspect charged after two arsons

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Case #: 25-58186, 25-59698
Suspect charged after two arsons

The Windsor Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with two targeted arsons at a residence in Walkerville.  

Shortly before 1 a.m. on June 12, 2025, officers responded to a report of an active fire at a residence in the 1100 block of Pierre Avenue. Windsor Fire and Rescue Services brought the blaze under control. Investigators later determined the fire had been deliberately ignited in a second-floor sunroom.

Four days later, in the early hours of June 16, police received another report of an active fire at the same address. This time, the blaze originated beneath a staircase and spread to the garage. Investigators once again concluded the fire had been intentionally set.

No physical injuries were reported in either incident, though the property sustained significant damage.

Following an investigation by the Windsor Police Arson Unit, 32-year-old Randy Ernest Rubik was identified as the suspect in both cases.

At approximately 8 a.m. on June 25, Rubik turned himself in at Windsor Police headquarters. He has been charged with the following offences:

• Break-and-enter with intent
• Arson with disregard for human life (x 2)
• Arson causing property damage (x 2)
• Possession of incendiary material
• Wearing a disguise with intent to commit an indictable offence
• Failure to comply with a probation order (x 2)

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Arson Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4330. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.