Man facing drug trafficking charges arrested for bail violations

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE

Case #: 24-146216

Man facing drug trafficking charges arrested for bail violations

A 54-year-old man facing drug trafficking charges has been arrested for violating his bail conditions.

In July 2024, William Deans was granted bail on multiple charges, including possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking. His release order included house arrest and electronic monitoring.

Bail compliance officers investigated and found Deans had breached the conditions of his release order on several occasions.

On December 4, 2024, bail compliance officers, with the assistance of the Windsor Police Problem-Oriented Policing Unit, located and arrested Deans in the 1700 Block of Bernard Road. 

He has been charged with five counts of failure to comply with his release order.

The bail compliance officers are part of the Offender Management Unit, a partnership between the Windsor and LaSalle Police Services launched in March 2024. This team supervises high-risk individuals placed under house arrest, curfew, or electronic monitoring – and ensures that those who breach their judicial release orders are held accountable.  The Offender Management Unit is supported through a grant from the Government of Ontario, as part of the provincial government’s strategy to strengthen Ontario’s bail system.

To report an individual who isn’t complying with their release conditions, please contact Windsor Police at 519-255-6700. You can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online atwww.catchcrooks.com.