The Belleville Police Service responded to 81 calls for service between September 18, 2020 at 5 a.m. and September 19, 2020 at 5 a.m.
Three Vehicle Collision
On September 18, 2020 just after 12 p.m., Belleville police were dispatched to a three-vehicle collision on Cannifton Road North in the northbound lane involving substantial damage to the vehicles. No injuries were reported. Two different tow crews had to attend the scene to clear the roadway of the vehicles and debris.
A 27-year-old female from Plainfield was charged with one count of careless driving.
Family Disturbance
On September 18, 2020 around 4 p.m., city police received a call about a family disturbance at a west end residence involving a father and son. Upon police arrival, officers found the two adult males in a physical confrontation. Officers were able to separate the two men. The younger of the two males was still being confrontational with police and family members.
A 31-year-old Belleville man was arrested and was transported to the Belleville Police Service. Alcohol was a factor. The man was later released after he sobered up. No charges were laid.
Motor Vehicle Collision
At 8:15 September 18, 2020, police responded to a two-car motor vehicle collision on Bell Boulevard in front of Canadian Tire. Police report no injuries but heavy damage to the vehicles involved. Tow recovery units attended the scene to remove the vehicles and the debris from the roadway. The eastbound lanes were closed for approximately 20 minutes while clean up crews cleared the wreckage.
A 53-year-old woman from Thomasburg was charged with one count of Improper Left Turn.
Trouble with Youth
Early on September 19, 2020, police received an assist call from city EMS regarding a group of youths acting up in the east end with possible injuries.
Officers attended the area of Pine Street and Humewood Drive and found a group of youths in the area. Officers also found one youth suffering from a minor head injury.
The investigation revealed that the youths were daring each other to perform some sort of physical act that was not specifically made clear to police or EMS. One youth was transported to the Belleville General Hospital via EMS for precautionary purposes. The youths were dispersed and no charges were laid.
Domestic Assault
At 1 a.m. on September 19, 2020, police received a 911 call from a youth at a residence townhouse located in the east end of the city advising that his father was assaulting his mother. Officers arrived on scene within minutes and located all parties involved. The victim received minor injuries however did not require medical attention.
The accused, a 46-year-old Belleville man, was charged with one count of assault and was released on his own recognizance. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on October 5, 2020. The name of the accused is not being released to protect the identity of the victim and youth family member.
