A Windsor man has been arrested and charged after police got a call about a person with a gun in downtown Windsor Tuesday.
Around 10:40 a.m., Windsor police officers responded to the area of Elliott Street West and Pelissier Street. Witnesses reported a man was seen pointing a firearm at someone on Ouellette Avenue. The suspect was then seen chasing another man, believed to be the victim, down Pelissier.
Police got a description of the suspect and began searching the area. Around 10:55 a man matching the suspect's description was found on Pelissier and was arrested without incident. Police seized a pellet gun from the man.
A 48-year-old Windsor man is facing charges of possessing a weapon dangerous to the public peace, breaching probation, and possessing a firearm while prohibited.
Anyone in the area with surveillance cameras is asked to check their footage for possible evidence. They are asked to contact the Windsor Police Service - Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 4830, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.
