Around 10:45 p.m. on February 11, 2023, police were dispatched the area of Elgin Street and Grey Street in relation a Weapons complaint.

Information provided was that two men had approached another individual and one of the men had pulled out a knife.

When officers arrived on scene, community members in the area indicated that the two men were leaving in a vehicle. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and located the two men inside. Upon speaking with the driver, officers noticed signs of impairment. Officers attempted to use an approved screening device, however the man refused, and he was placed under arrest for Fail to Comply with Demand.

While searching police databases, officers determined that the man was also breaching a release order and he was a suspended driver.

Upon searching the vehicle, officers located a loaded handgun.

33-year-old, Yves Sika of Windsor was arrested and charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada;

  • Fail to Comply with Demand
  • Careless Use of a Firearm
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
  • Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
  • Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
  • Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing There was a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
  • Driving While Under Suspension

The passenger in the vehicle, 33-year-old, Anthony Logan of Windsor was charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada;

  • Careless Use of a Firearm
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
  • Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
  • Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
  • Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing There was a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon

Both men were held in police custody overnight in order to attend Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) court on February 12, 2023 to answer to the charges.

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