Belleville police responded to 221 calls for service over a 72-hour period from 5 a.m. on July 8, 2022 to 5 a.m. on July 11, 2022.
Assault and Mischief
On July 8, 2022, Belleville police were called to an east end address regarding an assault. Once on scene, it was learned that the male suspect had barricaded himself in the basement. Members of the Belleville Police Emergency Response Unit, K9 and Negotiators were able to safely bring the male party into custody. As a result of the investigation, a 28-year-old Belleville man is facing charges of two counts of assault, two counts of mischief, failing to comply with a probation order and pulling a fire alarm. He was released from custody with a court date of August 11, 2022. His identity is being withheld to protect the victim’’ identity.
Uttering threats, fail to comply with release order
On July 7, 2022, members of the Belleville Police Service commenced an investigation into threats made to an adult female by her ex-boyfriend. As a result of the information provided, reasonable grounds were formed for uttering threats. On July 8, 2022, the suspect male, a 30-year-old Belleville resident, surrendered himself to the Belleville police. He faces charges of uttering threats and failing to comply with a release order. He was held for a bail hearing on July 9, 2022. As this is a domestic-related incident, the name of the accused is not being released to protect the victim’s identity.
Traffic Enforcement
On July 9, 2022, Belleville police observed a woman holding a cell phone while driving near Dundas Street West and Sidney Street. The car was stopped and investigation showed there was no insurance for the vehicle. The driver became enraged and attempted to drive away from the officers. A 23-year-old Belleville woman was arrested and has a September traffic court date. There were no injuries.
