Fleet manager of Windsor Police arrested
The fleet manager of the Windsor Police Service has been arrested following an internal investigation.
Police said James Brush was charged with fraud over $5,000 and unauthorized use of a corporate credit card.
Brush has been a member of the service for over 17 years and has been suspended with pay, pending the outcome of the investigation.
Windsor Police said it will not comment further on the matter.
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