A Windsor police cruiser, September 1 2014.  (Photo by Adelle Loiselle.)A Windsor police cruiser, September 1 2014. (Photo by Adelle Loiselle.)
Windsor

Sawed-off shot gun seized from west end home

An Essex man is facing a number of weapons charges after police were called to a home on California Avenue early Thursday morning.

The Windsor Police Service responded to a firearms call around 5:45 a.m.

When police arrived they asked the occupants to exit the home. All occupants cooperated with police and the suspect was arrested without incident.

Police found a sawed-off shotgun along with an ammunition belt inside the home. A stolen vehicle was also found on the property.

A 28-year-old is facing a number of charges including possession of a prohibited weapon and possession of stolen property.

The Major Crime Unit is still actively investigating. Anyone with information is asked to contact Windsor Police Service at 519-255-6700 ext. 4830, ext. 4000 (after hours), Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

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