Public News Update - Suspect arrested after police seize over $250,000 in drugs

An investigation by the Windsor Police Service has led to the arrest of one suspect and the seizure of over $250,000 in illegal drugs.

On May 15, 2024, shortly after 1 p.m., the Windsor Police Drugs and Guns Enforcement Unit (DIGS) and Emergency Services Unit (ESU) arrested an individual suspected of trafficking drugs. Incident to the arrest, officers seized 13.6 grams of fentanyl, 3.3. grams of crystal methamphetamine, 1.3 grams of crack cocaine, and $1,210 in Canadian currency from the suspect.

Following the arrest, officers executed a search warrant at the suspect’s West Windsor residence with assistance from the K9 Unit. As a result of the search, officers seized 1,021.5 grams of fentanyl, 202.4 grams of crystal methamphetamine, $10,640 in Canadian currency, $570 in U.S. currency, numerous rounds of ammunition, packaging materials, and a digital scale. The total value of illegal drugs seized is $259,070. A replica pellet gun was also seized in the interest of public safety.

John Jason Solinski, 53, 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 crystal methamphetamine
• Possession of a schedule I substance, namely crack cocaine

Anyone with information is asked to call the Windsor Police DIGS Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4361. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County 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.