In January 2026, the Windsor Police Drugs and Guns Enforcement Unit (DIGS) launched an investigation into a male alleged to be trafficking illegal drugs.

Amherstburg firefighters from all three stations attended a fire at a duplex on Kingsbridge Dr. Tuesday morning. A damage estimate was not available as of press time but fire chief Michael Mio said four people were taken to hospital due to smoke inhalation. Four people were transported to hospital early Tuesday morning as a result of a fire call in the Kingsbridge subdivision. About 30 Amherstburg firefighters from all three stations attended the call in the 90 block of Kings

Natural gas concern prompts fire call An issue with a natural gas regulator prompted a call to the Amherstburg Fire Department March 19 and a temporary closure of Sandwich St. S. from Murray St. to Gore St. The gas company Lakeside Gas was called in to make repairs. After a short time, fire crews were able to pack up and leave the scene. Natural gas concern prompts fire call

Amherstburg fire contained to rear bedroom of home. The Amherstburg Fire Department battled a fire in a home in Amherst Pointe Feb. 23. Fire chief Michael Mio said at approximately 6 p.m. Monday, the Amherstburg Fire Department responded to the 100 block of McDonald Avenue for a reported residential structure fire. Upon arrival, Mio said crews made entry into the residence and located a fire in a rear bedroom of the residential structure.  Firefighters were able to quickly ex

An individual from the United States has been fined $1,700 after an October court hearing. A man from Belleville, Michigan pleaded guilty to fishing without a licence and fishing with extra lines. In addition to the fine, he is prohibited from possessing an Ontario fishing licence and engaging in any fishing activities in the province for one year. The Ministry of Natural Resources added in a press release that 12 walleye and the man’s fishing gear were seized and forfeited t

Representatives from Windsor-Essex County Crime Stoppers were at the most recent meeting of town council to give an update on the organization. Rick Surette and Greg Rumpel addressed town council Feb. 9 and gave background on the organization. Surette said it is a program that “encourages individuals in their community to report crime leads anonymously.” “We promise a cash reward if their tip leads to information that helps us solve a crime or a seizure of things like drugs o

The Amherstburg Fire Department has released its stats for the fourth and final quarter for 2025. Statistics show 454 incidents in 2025, with 131 in the fourth quarter of the year. By comparison, there were 452 incidents in 2024 with 106 in the fourth quarter of that year. Of the 454 total incidents in 2025, there were 57 fire calls, 13 in the fourth quarter. In 2024, there were 74 fire calls with 21 in the fourth quarter. False fire alarms totalled 169 in 2025, down from 178

A 29-year-old Amherstburg man is facing impaired driving charges after LaSalle police received complaints. According to LaSalle police, they received multiple complaints Feb. 8 shortly after 2 a.m. of an idling vehicle stopped at the intersection of Front Road at Laurier Dr. Officers responded to the intersection where the driver was allegedly observed to be asleep behind the wheel. As a result of the investigation, police say the male was charged with Operation Impaired and