Parolee with murder conviction charged with impaired driving

Officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision near Tecumseh Road East and Lincoln Road shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 12, 2025. (Source: WPS)

Windsor police say a 69-year-old man convicted of second-degree murder over 30 years ago has been arrested after allegedly driving impaired and violating the conditions of his parole.

Officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision near Tecumseh Road East and Lincoln Road shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 12. They arrived to find a black SUV with its front passenger side resting atop the hood and windshield of a parked vehicle.

When speaking with the driver, officers say they detected a strong smell of alcohol and other signs of impairment.

Further investigation revealed that the suspect, Bryan Hellam, was under strict parole conditions prohibiting alcohol consumption, stemming from his 1992 conviction for second-degree murder.

Hellam was arrested and charged with:

• Impaired operation of a conveyance
• Exceed blood alcohol concentration
• Failure to comply with a release order

Anyone with information about individuals who are not complying with their release conditions is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service at 519-255-6700. They can also remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.