Wanted murder suspect arrested after police seize loaded firearm and drugs

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE

Case #: 26-94460

Wanted murder suspect arrested after police seize loaded firearm and drugs 

Following an investigation at an east-end residence, the Windsor Police Service has arrested two suspects and seized a loaded firearm and over $11,000 of illegal drugs.  

At approximately 7 a.m. on August 22, 2026, officers responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence in the 1300 block of Lauzon Road.  

During the course of their investigation, officers discovered a loaded restricted firearm and a significant quantity of suspected illegal drugs, including 41.6 grams of fentanyl and 89.2 grams of cocaine.  The estimated value of drugs seized was $11,416. 

Both suspects were arrested without incident.  

Through further investigation, officers learned that the male suspect was wanted by the Toronto Police Service for second-degree murder and attempted murder.  

Darriel Thompson, 26, and Jaylah Mercedes Browne, 24, have each been charged with:  

•              Possession of a loaded regulated firearm  

•              Possession of a firearm knowingly not holding a licence  

•              Possession of a prohibited device knowing no authority  

•              Careless use, handling or storage of a firearm  

•              Possession of a firearm with an altered serial number  

•              Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (x 3)

Browne was additionally charged with:  

•              Possession of a firearm while prohibited  

•              Breach of probation  

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information that may assist with this investigation is asked to contact the Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830.  

Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.