Two suspects are facing drug-related charges after being discovered unconscious inside a stolen vehicle in Windsor's downtown area, according to the Windsor Police Service.
Officers responded to the 800 block of Ouellette Avenue shortly after 9:30 p.m. on May 3 following a report of two men appearing unresponsive inside a car.
Upon arrival, police confirmed that the vehicle had been reported stolen earlier that day. The two men were found slumped over in the driver and passenger seats. Drug paraphernalia and suspected fentanyl were visible inside the vehicle.
Officers woke both individuals and safely removed them from the car. The driver was arrested without incident. A search of the driver revealed multiple suspected drugs, including fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine, along with drug paraphernalia and a digital scale. Additional suspected fentanyl was later found on the passenger, leading to his arrest.
Authorities noted that the keys were in the ignition, but the vehicle had been parked for an extended period, resulting in a dead battery and rendering the car inoperable.
A 43-year-old man and a 38-year-old man each face three counts of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking. The older suspect is also charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Windsor Police Service. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at catchcrooks.com.
