Two arrested after loaded shotguns seized

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Case #: 24-61480
Two arrested after loaded shotguns seized

The Windsor Police Service has arrested two people and seized two loaded shotguns following a firearm investigation.

Shortly before 6 p.m. yesterday, members of the Problem-Oriented Policing Unit (POP) responded to a call about possible firearms inside an apartment building in the 300 block of Glengarry Avenue. Once on scene, the officers reviewed surveillance video that showed two men carrying what appeared to be shotguns into the building.

Officers searched the building and quickly located and arrested the two suspects in question. A sawed-off shotgun and a semi-automatic shotgun were found inside separate apartments and seized as evidence.    

Steven Belcher, 33, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace
  • Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted weapon
  • Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm without holding a licence
  • Contravening section 117(H) of the Criminal Code, respecting storage and transport of a firearm and restricted weapon (x 2)
  • Failure to comply with a release order

Daniel Gerow, 28, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace
  • Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted weapon
  • Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm without holding a licence

This remains an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. They can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

If you or someone you know is an affected person in need of support, please call Victim Services Windsor Essex County at 519-723-2711 or the Victim Assistance Unit at Windsor Police at 519-255-6700, ext. 4879.

For further information:

Contact the WPS Corporate Communication Unit's Public Information Officer at (519) 255-6700, ext. 4441.


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