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Speedster nabbed in Quinte West

A 19-year-old from Montreal has lost their licence for 90 days after they were caught stunt driving. Quinte West OPP say on Wednesday, officers stopped a vehicle travelling east on the 401 just west o...

Amanda Smith Sep 17, 2020

Trespassing complaint leads to weapons charges

A Trenton man has been charged after a trespassing complaint during the early morning hours. Quinte West OPP say they were called to a home on Canal Street in Trenton around 3:30 a.m. Brian Edward Squ...

Amanda Smith Sep 17, 2020

"Pop Ups" season deemed a success, but expansion won't be easy

Belleville's Pop Ups On The Bay project in West Zwick's Park seemed to be well received by both the community and the vendors themselves. The 2020 pop up season ended on Labour Day, but almost half of...

David Foot Sep 17, 2020 (Photo: File / Quinte News)

Update: Trenton churches launch food programs

Update: St. George's Anglican Church in Trenton has been providing free lunches since before the Salvation Army closed its service. A spokesperson tells Quinte News the bagged lunches are offered ever...

Mary Thomas Sep 17, 2020

Cops serve vulnerable during COVID-19 pandemic

A Belleville police officer well known for his strong bonds with the community led the charge on another project but this time the aid was aimed at an older demographic. Constable Pat Comeau had been ...

John Spitters Sep 17, 2020 Constable Pat Comeau speaking to a meeting September 17/2020 of the Belleville Police Services Board. (Photo: Quinte News)

HPE down to three active COVID-19 cases

The Hastings Prince Edward District Health Unit says we are now down to three active lab cases of COVID-19. Staff updated the COVID-19 dashboard today and noted of the 52 confirmed cases in the two co...

Amanda Smith Sep 17, 2020

Military man expresses gratitude to Belleville police officers

Three young Belleville police constables are being credited for turning a distressed retired military veteran's life around. At Thursday's Police Services Board meeting Acting Chief Mike Callaghan des...

John Spitters Sep 17, 2020 Left to right: Steven Genore, Kelsey Cailes, Greg Kendall. All are Constables with the Belleville Police Service. (Photo: Quinte News)

Police Services Board honors "A" Platoon

Almost anyone can imagine how a young boy would feel about having his bicycle stolen just two days after receiving it as an award for being the top youth fundraiser for Belleville General Hospital. Th...

John Spitters Sep 17, 2020 Belleville Police Services Board meeting Thursday, September 17/2020. (Photo: Quinte News)

More recognition for Belleville police officer

The Belleville Police Services Board has joined with the Ontario Police Association of Ontario in honoring Constable Scott Tinsley for his pivotal role in a dangerous vehicle pursuit in 2018. Several ...

John Spitters Sep 17, 2020 Belleville police Constable Scott Tinsley. (Photo: Quinte News)

Going beyond the call of duty

A long serving member of the civilian staff of the Belleville Police Service is retiring. Nadine Langlois, the service's Director of Human Resources and Financial Administrator will retire after 33 ye...

John Spitters Sep 17, 2020 Nadine Langlois with the Chair of the Belleville Police Service Board Jack Miller.