Weapons and drugs seized, two people arrested
Windsor police have arrested of two people and seized a handgun, two Tasers, and $3,995 of illegal drugs after an investigation.
In January 2024, the Windsor Police Drugs and Guns Enforcement Unit (DIGS) began an investigation into a suspected drug trafficking operation at two Windsor residences.
On Feb. 6, officers arrested the subject of the investigation, a 43-year-old man. During the arrest, officers located a loaded handgun in the subject’s possession.
Following the arrest, officers executed a search warrant at the first location, a residence in the 2800 block of Whelpton St. During the search, officers located a handheld Taser, several rounds of ammunition, and a digital scale.
Officers then executed another search warrant at the second location, a residence in the 400 block of Elliott St. E. During the search, officers located 14.9 grams of fentanyl, 2.7 grams of cocaine, a handheld taser, and $705 of Canadian currency. Officers also arrested the home’s occupant, a 45-year-old woman, on charges of drug and weapon possession.
A 43-year-old man has been charged with:
• 19 weapons offences
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of a schedule I substance
• Breach of probation
• Failure to comply with a release order
• Possession of stolen property
A 45-year-old woman has been charged with:
• Possession of a prohibited weapon
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of a schedule I substance
Anyone with information is asked to call the Windsor Police DIGS Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4361. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.
If you or someone you know is an affected person in need of support, please call Victim Services Windsor Essex County at 519-723-2711 or the Victim Assistance Unit at Windsor Police at 519-255-6700, ext. 4879.
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