Glengarry police blitz leads to 26 arrests [Video]

Windsor police arrested 26 people over three days as part of another initiative in the Glengarry neighbourhood.

Members of the Windsor Police Problem-Oriented Policing Unit (POP) made the arrests in the 300 and 400 blocks of Glengarry Avenue on Sept. 12, 13, and 14. In total, officers laid 48 charges and executed 10 outstanding arrest warrants.

Charges included assault with a weapon (two counts), assault, break and enter, theft under $5,000 (six counts), possession of stolen property over $5,000, failure to comply with a court release order (seven counts), and failure to comply with conditions of probation (seven counts).

“Conducted in response to ongoing concerns from residents and the Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation, this initiative aims to make the Glengarry neighbourhood a safer place to live and visit,” said police in a news release.

As part of this initiative, the Windsor Police Service has partnered with Family Services Windsor-Essex …