A 21-year-old man is facing several charges after Windsor police seized a loaded handgun and over $12,000 worth of drugs.
Police said an individual suspected of trafficking drugs was found at a parking lot on Seminole Street, near Pillette Road on August 28.
Officers boxed in the suspect's vehicle but he allegedly rammed into a police cruiser in an attempt to leave the area.
He was arrested after a brief struggle. However, during that time, police said an officer sustained a non-life-threatening injury. The officer was taken to the hospital and has since been released.
As part of the investigation, police seized a loaded Glock 26 9-mm handgun, 19 tablets of diazepam, 15.5 tablets of oxycodone, three cell phones, and $11,880 in Canadian currency.
Police also seized 162 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 11 grams of cocaine, 29 grams of crack cocaine, three additional cell phones, and two digital scales from the suspect's vehicle.
The accused is facing the following charges:
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, namely oxycodone
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, namely diazepam
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, namely crystal methamphetamine
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, namely cocaine
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, namely crack cocaine
• Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
• Failure to stop for police
• Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm without a licence
• Possession of a prohibited or restricted device without a licence
• Contravening s. 117(h) of the Firearms Act (regarding storage, handling, and transportation)
• Occupying a motor vehicle with a firearm
• Possession of a loaded firearm
• Possession of a firearm obtained by crime outside of Canada
• Carrying a concealed weapon
Anyone with information regarding the investigation is asked to call the Windsor Police Service's Drugs and Guns Enforcement Unit at 519-255-6700, extension 4361. Tips can be called in anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at catchcrooks.com.
