Windsor police seized a gun and drugs and arrested two suspects, including one who was wanted related to a Toronto murder. At 7 a.m. on Aug. 22, Windsor police officers responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence in the 1300 block of Lauzon Road. During the course of their investigation, officers discovered a loaded restricted firearm and a significant quantity of suspected illegal drugs, including 41.6 grams of fentanyl and 89.2 grams of cocaine. The estimated value of drugs seized was $11,416. Both suspects were arrested without incident. Through further investigation, officers learned that the male suspect was wanted by the Toronto Police Service for second-degree murder and attempted murder. Darriel Thompson, 26, and Jaylah Mercedes Browne, 24, have each been charged with: • Possession of a loaded regulated firearm • Possession of a firearm knowingly not holding a licence • Possession of a prohibited device knowing no authority • Careless use, handling or storage of a firearm • Possession of a firearm with an altered serial number • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (x 3) Browne was additionally charged with: • Possession of a firearm while prohibited • Breach of probation The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information that may assist with this investigation is asked to contact the Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.
