The Belleville Police Service responded to 72 calls for service from June 29, 2020 at 5 a.m. to June 30, 2020 at 5 a.m.
Suspended Drive
On June 29, 2020 at approximately 12:10 p.m., a city officer conducted a traffic stop on Octavia Street. The vehicle stop investigation revealed that the male driver was a suspended driver in the province of Ontario.
A 65-year-old Belleville resident was charged with Driving Under Suspension contrary to the Ontario Highway Traffic Act.
Drive – No Licence Charge
On June 29, 2020 at approximately 1:30 p.m., a city officer conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 2 east. The vehicle stop investigation revealed that the driver was never a licensed driver in the province of Ontario. The female owner of the vehicle was found in the passenger seat.
The 47-year-old male driver from Belleville was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle Without a Licence and the 42-year-old female passenger from Belleville was charged with Owner Permitting an Unlicensed Driver to Operate a Motor Vehicle. Both charges are in contravention to the Ontario Highway Traffic Act.
Animals Left in Vehicles
It’s that time of year again… The Belleville Police responded to a handful of calls in the last 24 hours about animals being left in vehicles in parking lots while owners quickly rush into stores.
The Belleville Police would like to remind residents, please, do not leave your pets in your vehicles during the hot summer months. Police advise on some of these extreme hot days even with windows slightly ajar, temperatures can reach deadly highs and it doesn’t take long to send your fury friend into distress. Police are cautioning that a pet owner who is negligent with regards to this action can face a criminal charge.
Domestic Assault / Warrants
On June 29, 2020 at approximately 8:30 p.m., city police were dispatched to a residence in the southwest part of the city regarding a domestic assault. Upon arrival, officers located a female victim who advised she was assaulted by her common-law spouse in the residence. The suspect had fled the scene prior to police arrival. The victim offered the police a description of the suspect. Assisting officers arrived on the scene and searched the area subsequently locating the suspect a block away. The suspect was taken into custody without incident. Further investigation revealed that the suspect had an outstanding warrant with the city police as well.
The accused, a 23-year-old Belleville resident was held in custody at the Belleville Police Service to appear before a Justice at a Show Cause Hearing scheduled for June 30, 2020 at 11 a.m. The accused is facing the following charges;
- Uttering Threats to Cause Death
- Assault – 2 counts
- Assault with a weapon
- Fail to Comply with a Probation Order
- Domestic Assault
The name of the accused is not being released to protect the integrity and identity of the victim.
