Disturbance call in east Windsor uncovers firearm and drugs
Windsor police say a routine call about a disturbance at a residence on Lauzon Road near Tranby Avenue led to the arrest of two people and the seizure of a loaded restricted firearm and suspected drugs over the weekend.
Officers attended the property at about 7am on Saturday, and during their investigation located a loaded restricted firearm and what they describe as suspected fentanyl and cocaine. The combined estimated street value of the drugs was given as £— (CAD equivalent reported as $11,416) in police material. Two suspects were taken into custody without incident.
Following checks during the course of the enquiry, police were informed that one of those arrested, a 26-year-old man, was wanted by the Toronto Police Service in connection with a 2022 second-degree murder and attempted murder investigation. The Windsor Police Service has since laid a further eight charges against him, including:
- Possession of a loaded regulated firearm
- Possession of a firearm without a licence
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking
The second person arrested, a 24-year-old woman, is also facing multiple charges from the Windsor Police Service, among them possession of a loaded regulated firearm, possession of a firearm without a licence, possession for the purpose of trafficking and breach of probation.
"The investigation is ongoing," the Windsor Police Service said, and members of the public were asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit with any information.
Cross-jurisdiction co-operation and community impact
Police forces in Canada routinely share information when suspects cross municipal boundaries. In this case, the Windsor Police Service said it learned during its own enquiry that the 26-year-old was wanted by Toronto police; that has led to additional charges locally. While that background is filed by Toronto investigators, the immediate practical result for residents was a police presence in an east-end neighbourhood and the removal of an apparent illegal firearm and a quantity of opioids and stimulants from circulation.
For households nearby, such activity can be unsettling. The response — conducted without incident, according to police — suggests officers were able to contain the situation quickly. Whoever lives or works close to Lauzon Road will want reassurance that the seizure of a loaded weapon and suspected fentanyl did not lead to further injury. Police have not reported any injuries arising from the incident.
What the police have asked the public to do
The Windsor Police Service has asked anyone with information that may assist the ongoing investigation to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. Neighbourhood intelligence about movements, contacts or unusual activity can prove crucial in cases that involve cross-border or intercity investigations.
Below is a concise summary of the facts as released by the police.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Lauzon Road near Tranby Avenue, Windsor |
| Time | About 7am, Saturday |
| Items seized | Loaded restricted firearm; suspected fentanyl and cocaine |
| Estimated street value of drugs | $11,416 (as reported) |
| People arrested | 26-year-old man; 24-year-old woman |
| Additional context | 26-year-old wanted by Toronto Police for second-degree murder and attempted murder (2022) |
At this stage police describe the investigation as ongoing. The charges now laid by Windsor police and the outstanding matters reported by Toronto police mean the case will involve multiple agencies as it progresses through the courts.
Residents concerned about safety or wanting to report information are asked to call the Major Crimes Unit on 519-255-6700, ext. 4830.
