Windsor police have arrested a man and a woman after a traffic stop uncovered a handgun and nearly $10,000 worth of illegal drugs.
Police say the investigation also led to the man being charged with firearm-related offences in connection with a separate road rage incident.
Officers were called to a reported disturbance shortly after 2 a.m. Monday on Vine Court, near Rose-Ville Garden Drive just southwest of Lauzon Parkway and Tecumseh Road East. Upon arrival, police located a vehicle believed to be involved.
After conducting a traffic stop, police arrested the 21-year-old male passenger for breaching his release conditions. The 50-year-old female driver was also taken into custody after police say she obstructed officers during the arrest.
With the help of K-9 “Smoke” and his handler, officers searched the vehicle and recovered a Sig Sauer handgun with ammunition, along with a quantity of drugs and other items. Police seized 95.9 grams of crystal meth and smaller quantities of fentanyl and cocaine, along with oxycodone and other pills.
Police say the total value of drugs seized amounted to about $9,960.
Both individuals have each been charged with occupying a motor vehicle with a firearm, possession of an unloaded firearm, and four counts of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking.
Police say the 21-year-old has also been charged with two counts of failing to comply with a release order, possession of a prohibited firearm without a licence, and possession of a prohibited device without authority.
The 50-year-old has additionally been charged with possession of a prohibited firearm without holding a licence and registration, an unlicensed person in possession of a prohibited weapon and obstructing a peace officer.
During the investigation, officers also linked the 21-year-old man to a road rage incident that occurred on Jan. 11 in the area of Central Avenue and Tecumseh Road East. Police allege the suspect pointed a firearm at another motorist, uttered threats, and fled the scene.
As a result, police say he faces further charges including pointing a firearm, occupying a motor vehicle with a firearm, uttering death threats, possession of a firearm without a licence, and failing to comply with a release order.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact 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.
Reports are sourced from official documents, law-enforcement updates, and credible investigations.
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