Suspects arrested after stolen vehicle and illegal drugs seized

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE

Case #: 25-74379

Suspects arrested after stolen vehicle and illegal drugs seized

The Windsor Police Service arrested two suspects and seized a stolen vehicle and illegal drugs with the help of automated license plate recognition (ALPR) technology. 

Shortly after 11 p.m. on July 19, 2025, an officer patrolling the 3300 block of Walker Road received an ALPR alert for stolen licence plates. The ALPR system automatically scans and detects licence plates in the surrounding area of a police cruiser.

Further investigation confirmed the vehicle, a 2013 pickup truck, had been reported stolen from Essex the previous week.

Officers conducted a traffic stop and arrested both the driver and passenger. A search of the vehicle uncovered 34 grams of crystal methamphetamine, two digital scales, two knives, brass knuckles, and a small amount of cash. 

Brittany Dawn Bays, 39, has been charged with:

•    Possession of a scheduled substance for trafficking

•    Possession of property obtained by crime

•    Possession of a prohibited weapon 

Michael Louis Brown, 62, has been charged with possession of property obtained by crime.

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.