Gun and $10,000 in drugs seized after traffic stop

Gun and drugs seized on Vine Court in Windsor, Ont. (Source: WPS)

A man and woman have been arrested after a traffic stop that resulted in the seizure of a handgun and almost $10,000 in illegal drugs.

Windsor police say the man has also been charged in relation to a separate firearm incident.

Officers responded to a report of a disturbance in the 2600 block of Vine Court shortly after 2 a.m. on Monday. Upon arrival, officers found a vehicle believed to be involved in the incident.

Police conducted a traffic stop and arrested the 21-year-old man passenger for breaching his release conditions. During the arrest, the 50-year-old female driver obstructed officers and was also taken into custody.

With the assistance of K9 Smoke and his handler, officers searched the vehicle and seized the following items:

• Sig Sauer handgun with ammunition

• 35.2 grams of cocaine

• 95.9 grams of crystal methamphetamine

• 20.6 grams of fentanyl

• 37 oxycodone tablets

• Five morphine capsules

• 1.5 Clonazepam tablets

• Eight Naloxone tablets

• Two digital scales

• Five cellular phones

• $3,375 in Canadian currency

The total value of drugs seized was about $9,960.

As a result of the investigation, a 21-year-old man and 50-year-old woman have each been charged with:

• Occupying a motor vehicle with a firearm

• Possession of an unloaded firearm

• Contravention of section 117 of the Firearms Act

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (x 4)

The 21-year-old is additionally charged with:

• Failing to comply with a release order (x 2)

• Possession of a prohibited firearm without a licence

• Possession of a prohibited device without authority

The 50-year-old woman is additionally charged with:

• Possession of a prohibited firearm without holding a licence and registration

• Unlicensed person in possession of a prohibited weapon

• Obstructing a peace officer

Following the arrests, officers also connected the 21-year-old man to a road rage incident that occurred Jan. 11 in the area of Central Avenue and Tecumseh Road East. The suspect is alleged to have pointed a firearm at another motorist and uttered threats before fleeing the scene.

As a result, he has been further charged with:

• Pointing a firearm

• Occupying a motor vehicle with a firearm

• Uttering death threats

• Possession of a firearm without a licence

• Failing to comply with a release order

Anyone with information is asked to call the 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.