Suspect arrested on drugs, weapons, and auto theft charges

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WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Case #: 25-24017
Suspect arrested on drugs, weapons, and auto theft charges

The Windsor Police Service has charged one suspect after recovering a stolen vehicle and seizing a firearm and over $2,200 worth of illegal drugs.

On March 12, 2025, members of the Windsor Police Target Base Unit attended a residence in the 300 block of Elliott Street East after a stolen 2008 Dodge Caravan was located at that property.

Officers quickly arrested a 43-year-old man as he attempted to enter the stolen vehicle. Incident to the arrest, officers searched the suspect and found a loaded handgun in his pocket.

A subsequent search of the suspect’s backpack returned 15.3 grams of fentanyl, 15.9 grams of cocaine, and 37.6 grams of MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy. Officers also recovered bear spray, a digital scale, and $240 in Canadian currency.

The total value of drugs seized in the operation was $2,212.

Bradley Paul Cantin, 43, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, namely fentanyl
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, namely cocaine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, namely MDMA
  • Carrying a concealed weapon
  • Possession of a loaded restricted firearm
  • Possession of a restricted firearm without holding a licence
  • Possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order (x 2)
  • Contravening section 117(H) of the Firearms Act Regulation, respecting storage and transport of a firearm and restricted weapon
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000


Anyone with information is asked to call 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.


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