An Essex man is facing multiple weapons charges after police responded to a firearms call at a home in Windsor.
An Essex man is facing multiple charges after police responded to a firearms call at a home in Windsor.
Around 5:45 a.m. Thursday, officers were called to a home in the 900 block of California Avenue and were told an man was inside with a firearm.
Police asked everyone in the home to come outside and they did, including the suspect, who was arrested without incident.
Officers located a loaded sawed-off shotgun inside the home along with an ammunition belt containing ammunition that was located outside the residence.
Police also located a 2020 Hyundai vehicle on the property and further investigation revealed that the vehicle was previously reported stolen.
A 28-year-old Essex man is facing 12 weapons related charges and one count of possession of stolen property over $5,000.
The Major Crime Unit is actively investigating this incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Windsor Police Service at 519-255-6700 ext. 4830, ext. 4000 (after hours), Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.