Loaded handgun, drugs and cash found after single-vehicle crash

(Source: OPP)

A Windsor man is facing a dozen charges after a loaded handgun, drugs and cash were found following a single-vehicle crash on Highway 401 in Elgin County.

Just before 7 a.m. on Saturday, OPP responded to the call where a “short foot pursuit” ensued when the driver fled the vehicle, according to police.

After a brief struggle where a police officer sustained a minor injury, a conducted energy weapon was used to bring the suspect safely into custody.

The 24-year-old has been charged under the Criminal Code of Canada and the Controlled Drug and Substances Act.

Charges include:

• Operation while impaired - alcohol
• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited or restricted weapon (two counts)
• Resist Peace Officer
• Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
• Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
• Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
• Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
• Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Methamphetamine