Guns and fentanyl seized on McKay Ave

Officers also seized five pellet guns, a crossbow, four arrows and drugs worth $3,500. (Source: Windsor police)

Windsor police seized several weapons and $3,500 in illicit drugs on McKay Avenue.

On Jan. 17, members of the Windsor Police Drugs and Guns Enforcement (DIGS) Unit obtained a warrant for a residence in the 1300 block of McKay Avenue after receiving information that 42-year-old was trafficking drugs and possibly in possession of a firearm.

Upon entering the residence, officers arrested one man and three other individuals. Police say a search of the residence uncovered 12.9 grams of fentanyl, three morphine capsules, and four oxycodone pills, a total street value of over $3,500.

Officers also seized five pellet guns, a crossbow, and four arrows.

Further investigation revealed the suspect was under three orders prohibiting him from possessing firearms.

Warde has been charged with possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of a firearm while prohibited (x 18).

A 23-year-old woman was also arrested at the scene and charged with breaching her probation. The two other people located inside the residence were released without charges.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Windsor Police Service DIGS Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4361. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.