3 days ago
Sixth suspect arrested, more still sought after $500,000 whisky theft
Windsor police officers arrested a sixth person in connection with a $500,000 whisky theft.
On June 6, officers arrested 54-year-old David Lombardi in the 5500 block of Lassaline Ave.
He has been charged with possession of stolen property for the purpose of trafficking exceeding $5,000 and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence.
On May 17, 2025, two suspects broke into a secured lot and stole a transport loaded with 1,000 boxes of whisky.
Police said the wholesale value of the alcohol is $100,000 wholesale, with a retail value estimated to be closer to $500,000.
The boxes were in a transport truck parked in a fenced-in and secure lot on Devon Drive. The WPS added that a cube van was also stolen from a business in the 1000 block of Walker Road.
The truck and trailer were found abandoned and empty the following day on County Road 46.
On June 5, police arrested five Windsorites:
Jason Greenwood, 46, charged with break-and-enter at a place other than a dwelling, two counts of theft over $5,000, theft of a motor vehicle, two counts of possession of stolen property for the purpose of trafficking exceeding $5,000, two counts of possession of property obtained by crime exceeding $5,000, conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
Anthony Nelson, 57, charged with two counts of possession of property obtained by crime exceeding $5,000, possession of stolen property for the purpose of trafficking exceeding $5,000, wearing a disguise with intent to commit an indictable offence, mischief not exceeding $5,000, conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
Erica Nelson, 44, charged with two counts of possession of property obtained by crime exceeding $5,000, possession of stolen property for the purpose of trafficking exceeding $5,000, conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
Justin Vachon, 27, charged with possession of stolen property for the purpose of trafficking exceeding $5,000, conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
William Girard, 49, charged with conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
Police say this investigation is ongoing and other arrests are anticipated.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the WPS Target Base Unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 4350. or call Crime Stoppers at 519-258-TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.
