Arrest of theft suspect leads to drug seizure

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE

Case #: 25-57438

Arrest of theft suspect leads to drug seizure

The Windsor Police Service has seized a quantity of illegal drugs and a prohibited weapon from a 41-year-old man in connection with a theft investigation. 

Earlier this month, police began investigating the theft of a watch and learned that the suspect was trying to sell the stolen item through an online marketplace. Officers soon arranged a meeting with the suspect. 

On June 10, 2025, police met the suspect in the 1400 block of Huron Church Road, where he was taken into custody without incident. During a search incident to the arrest, officers recovered 67.5 grams of methamphetamine, 4.4 grams of cocaine, a pocket-sized conducted energy weapon (commonly known as a taser), $1,790 in cash, and the stolen watch. The street value of the drugs is estimated at over $3,700. 

As a result, Damion Lavanious is charged with:

•    Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (methamphetamine)

•    Unlawful possession of a Schedule I substance (cocaine)

•    Possession of a prohibited weapon

•    Possession of property obtained by crime

•    Trafficking in property obtained by crime

•    Failure to comply with a release order

Anyone with information is asked to call the Target Base Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4350. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com