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William CONCANNON Was Arrested Again

(BILLINGS TOWNSHIP, ON)- The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) execute a warrant in Billings Township.

On Thursday, August 14, 2025, members of the Manitoulin OPP responded to a complaint where a person was breaching their conditions on Main Street in Billings Township.

On Tuesday August 26, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the Manitoulin OPP Crime Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Highway 540 in Billings Township.

As a result of the investigation, William CONCANNON, 58-years-old from Gore Bay was arrested and charged:

  • Breach of recognizance – two counts
  • Criminal harassment

The accused remains in custody pending a bail hearing. 

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Trinity CADA – Drunk Driving

(BILLINGS TOWNSHIP, ON) – One person has been arrested for impaired operation after police received a traffic complaint.

On March 9, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint reporting a possible impaired driver on Highway 540 in Billings Township. Shortly after, police located the vehicle on Highway 540 near Black Rock Road, and conducted a traffic stop. Further investigation on scene resulted in the driver being arrested for impaired operation.

The driver, Trinity CADA, 24-years-old from M’Chigeeng First Nation, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence
  • Operator a motor vehicle without insurance

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on April 15, 2025.

The OPP wants to remind the public that if you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.

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William CONCANNON Was Arrested

(BILLINGS TOWNSHIP, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged for harassing communication in Billings Township.

On April 9, 2024, the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation regarding criminal harassment in Billings Township. Township staff reported ongoing unwanted communication from a member of the community.

As a result of the investigation, William CONCANNON, 57-years-old from Gore Bay has been charged with two counts of criminal harassment.

The accused has been held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on April 12, 2024.