Swift police response leads to drug trafficking charge

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Case #: 26-85804
Swift police response leads to drug trafficking charge

The Windsor Police Service has charged a 22-year-old man with drug trafficking following a quick response by officers.

At approximately 8:30 p.m. on July 31, 2026, members of the Windsor Police City Centre Patrol responded to a report of suspected drug activity inside the washroom of a restaurant in the area of Goyeau Street and University Avenue East.

After speaking with witnesses and reviewing video surveillance, officers obtained a clear description of the suspect. A short time later, they located a man matching that description near intersection of Park Street and Pelissier Street. 

When officers attempted to speak with the man, he fled on foot. Officers quickly caught up to him and placed him under arrest.

A search following the arrest resulted in the seizure of approximately 55 grams of suspected cocaine and several additional suspected controlled substances that will be submitted for analysis. Officers also seized $1,351 in cash, a pocketknife, a digital scale, and two cellular phones.

Ziyad Shiekhai, 22, of Kitchener, has been charged with possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service Drugs and Guns Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4361. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477, or online at catchcrooks.com.