Belleville police responded to 94 calls for service over a 24-hour periodfrom 5 a.m. on September 30, 2024 to 5 a.m. on October 1, 2024.
Domestic violence leads to arrest and charges
On September 30, 2024 at 10:50 p.m., Belleville police attended a residence in the city’s east end after a female called requesting that police remove her male partner because he did not live there, he was intoxicated and refused to leave. Upon their arrival, police spoke to the involved parties. During their investigation, police learned that within the previous 48 hours, the male had physically assaulted the female and threw a cell phone at her striking her in the face. The female did not require medical attention. As a result of the investigation, police arrested a 38-year-old Belleville man and charged him with assault and assault with a weapon. He was held for a bail hearing.
“If you or someone you know are experiencing domestic violence, please contact Three Oaks Foundation’s 24/7 Crisis Line at 613-966-3074 or toll free at 1-800-267-0533. If you are in immediate danger contact 911.”
Disturbance call leads to impaired driving charges
On October 1, 2024 at 12:08 a.m., Belleville police received a report of a disturbance at a business on North Front St. Upon their arrival, police spoke to staff who advised that the suspect had left driving his vehicle and that he had been consuming alcohol. Police were able to identify the suspect and had a description of the vehicle. A short time later, police observed the vehicle on North Front St. Police conducted a traffic stop and found the driver to be intoxicated. Subsequently, the driver was arrested and transported to the Belleville Police Service for further testing. As a result, 37-year-old Luke Callaghan of Belleville was charged with operation while impaired – alcohol and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus. He was released on an undertaking with a court date in November.
