Police arrest one suspect and seize over $6,700 in drugs

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Case #: 25-11961

Police arrest one suspect and seize over $6,700 in drugs

The Windsor Police Service has arrested one suspect and seized over $6,700 in illegal drugs.

Earlier this year, the Windsor Police Drugs and Guns Enforcement Unit (DIGS) launched an investigation into a 51-year-old woman suspected of trafficking drugs in Windsor.

On February 13, at approximately 1:30 p.m., officers witnessed activity consistent with drug trafficking and conducted a traffic stop in the 2300 block of Howard Ave. During a search of the suspect, officers seized 1.4 grams of crack cocaine and $20 in Canadian cash.

The DIGS Unit then obtained a search warrant for a residence in the 800 block of Ottawa St. where trafficking was suspected to occur. A search of the home returned 51.1 grams of crack cocaine, 12.8 grams of cocaine, a scale, a debt list, packaging, and $60 in Canadian cash.

Police also executed a search warrant on the suspect’s vehicle and seized an additional 0.5 grams of crack cocaine, $1,445 in Canadian cash, and $109 in American cash.

The total value of drugs seized in the operation was $6,790.

Sherry Bechard, 51, has been charged with:

  • Trafficking in a controlled substance (x 2)
  • Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking (x 2)
  • Operation while prohibited (x 2)

Anyone with information is asked to call the Windsor Police Service DIGS Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4361.

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