Bail violations lead to arrest for man facing drug and firearm charges

Windsor police cruiser at headquarters in Windsor, Ont., on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. (Melanie Kentner/CTV News Windsor)

A 50-year-old man facing drug trafficking and firearm-related charges has been arrested after Windsor police say he breached his bail conditions.

In October 2024, he was granted bail on multiple charges, including possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (x 2), possession of a prohibited firearm without a licence, possession of a firearm while prohibited (x 9), possession of property obtained by crime (x 3), breach of probation, and failure to comply with a release order.

As a part of his release conditions, he was subject to house arrest and electronic monitoring.

Bail compliance officers investigated and determined that he had breached the conditions of his release order. Bail compliance officers, with assistance from the Ontario Provincial Police-led Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad, located and arrested him in the 3800 block of Vaughan Street.

He has been charged with failure to comply with a release order.

The bail compliance officers are part of the Offender Management Unit, a partnership between the Windsor and LaSalle Police Services launched in March 2024.

Anyone with information regarding individuals who are not complying with their release conditions can contact police at 519-255-6700. To report anonymously, please contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or visit www.catchcrooks.com.