Stolen vehicle investigation leads to seizure of almost $12,000 in drugs

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE 

Case #: 25-6151

Stolen vehicle investigation leads to seizure of almost $12,000 in drugs  

The Windsor Police Service has arrested a 51-year-old man and seized almost $12,000 in illegal drugs following an investigation into a stolen vehicle.  

On January 19, 2025, police responded to a report about a stolen pickup truck in the 3100 block of Lloyd George Blvd. The complainant told officers that a stranger had come to his home the previous day to complete the sale of an item advertised on an online classified site. After the stranger left, the complainant noticed his car keys were missing.  

Members of the Windsor Police Target Base Unit launched an investigation and identified the suspect as 51-year-old Christopher Raymond Lebert.

 On January 28, officers located and arrested Lebert in the 3200 block of McKay Ave. During the arrest, officers seized 43.7 grams of fentanyl, 6.9 grams of cocaine, and 2.4 grams of crack cocaine.

The stolen vehicle was recovered in Kingsville by the Ontario Provincial Police and returned to its owner.   Lebert has been charged with possession of a scheduled I substance for the purpose of trafficking(x 3), theft of a motor vehicle, and operation of a motor vehicle while prohibited.

 Anyone with information is asked to contact the Target Base Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4350. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.