Provided by the Windsor Police Service.

Provided by the Windsor Police Service.

Police issue public safety alert

By Maureen Revait

January 25, 2023 - 4:45pm

The Windsor Police Service issued a warning after discovering counterfeit oxycodone tablets in the community.

The fake pills were analyzed and found to contain fentanyl. This can be extremely dangerous and potentially lethal.

PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT:
We believe that counterfeit oxycodone tablets may be in circulation across Windsor Essex. These fake pills were analyzed and found to contain fentanyl, which is extremely dangerous and potentially lethal.
Help us spread the word. pic.twitter.com/T8mNbxdC4i
— Windsor Police (@WindsorPolice) January 25, 2023

Read More Local Stories

Man charged after vandalism at church

24 minutes ago

A 47-year-old man has been charged in connection with vandalism at a local church.

Home plate on a baseball diamond. © Can Stock Photo / zimmytws

Scoreboard, Aug 24

5 hours ago

The Toronto Blue Jays lost the rubber match against the Yankees, falling 8-3, and the Tigers lost their fifth in a row, 11-7 to Kansas City.

Leamington dog park to reopen during Bayview Park makeover

5 hours ago

Dog lovers in Leamington will be able to enjoy a local dog park again starting Monday.

Windsor City Hall esplanade, July 15, 2025. (Photo by Maureen Revait)

Candidate field is ready for City of Windsor elections

5 hours ago

The deadline has passed for candidates to file for Windsor Mayor and City Council.

Marsh at Point Pelee National Park, May 28, 2017. (Photo by Maureen Revait)

ERCA rolls out WE Conservation Challenge

1 days ago

The challenge ends on Labour Day.

A sign outside of a polling station. (File photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News)

Slate of nominees set for Windsor-Essex school board elections

1 days ago

The deadline has passed for candidates running for school board trustee seats to file their paperwork.