Windsor police officers seized an illegal weapon while making an arrest for a stolen vehicle.
Around 6 p.m. Tuesday, officers from the Property Crimes unit spotted a vehicle with stolen plates on Ottawa Street.
A man parked the car and exited the vehicle. When he saw police, he tried to take off but he was quickly arrested.
Police found a firearm on the man and multiple shotgun shells inside the vehicle.
Charles Hetry, 46, is facing charges of possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, possessing a firearm without a license, occupying a motor vehicle with a firearm, possessing a firearm while prohibited, and possessing ammunition while prohibited.
The charges have not been proven in court.
