Police seize nearly $10,000 in drugs, lay firearm charges in separate incidents

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Case #: 26-3559 / 26-6353

Police seize nearly $10,000 in drugs, lay firearm charges in separate incidents


The Windsor Police Service has arrested a 21-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman following a traffic stop that resulted in the seizure of a handgun and nearly $10,000 in illegal drugs. The male has also been charged in relation to a separate firearm incident.

Shortly after 2 a.m. on January 19, 2026, officers responded to a report of a disturbance in the 2600 block of Vine Court. Upon arrival, officers located a vehicle believed to be involved in the incident.

Police conducted a traffic stop and arrested the 21-year-old male passenger for breaching his release conditions. During the arrest, the 50-year-old female driver obstructed officers and was also taken into custody. 

With the assistance of K9 Smoke and his handler, officers searched the vehicle and seized the following items:

•    Sig Sauer handgun with ammunition

•    35.2 grams of cocaine

•    95.9 grams of crystal methamphetamine

•    20.6 grams of fentanyl

•    37 oxycodone tablets

•    Five morphine capsules

•    1.5 Clonazepam tablets

•    Eight Naloxone tablets

•    Two digital scales

•    Five cellular phones

•    $3,375 in Canadian currency

The total value of drugs seized was approximately $9,960.

As a result of the investigation, a 21-year-old man and 50-year-old woman have each been charged with:

•    Occupying a motor vehicle with a firearm

•    Possession of an unloaded firearm

•    Contravention of section 117 of the Firearms Act

•    Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (x 4)


The 21-year-old is additionally charged with:

•    Failing to comply with a release order (x 2)

•    Possession of a prohibited firearm without a licence

•    Possession of a prohibited device without authority

The 50-year-old woman is additionally charged with:

•    Possession of a prohibited firearm without holding a licence and registration

•    Unlicensed person in possession of a prohibited weapon

•    Obstructing a peace officer


Following the arrests, officers also connected the 21-year-old male to a road rage incident that occurred January 11 in the area of Central Avenue and Tecumseh Road East. The suspect is alleged to have pointed a firearm at another motorist and uttered threats before fleeing the scene. As a result, he has been further charged with:

•    Pointing a firearm

•    Occupying a motor vehicle with a firearm

•    Uttering death threats

•    Possession of a firearm without a licence

•    Failing to comply with a release order


Anyone with information is asked to call the Windsor Police Service Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at http://catchcrooks.com.




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