- October 30, 2024
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 71 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at 5:00 am on October 29, 2024 to 5:00 am on October 30, 2024.
Theft
On the 29th of October at 12:55pm, Belleville Police responded to a business in the city’s north end regarding a theft occurrence. Upon their arrival, police spoke to the store manager who advised that a male customer had purposefully failed to scan a quantity of merchandise at the self check-out. The male had departed the store prior to police arrival. Police continued their investigation and were able to identify the male as 75-year-old Robert Forster of Belleville. A short time later, police located Forster at his residence and charged him with theft under $5000. He was issued an Appearance Notice with a court date in December.
Update to Media Release – Public Safety Alert
In an update to the Public Safety Alert issued on the 29th of October regarding the potentially contaminated illicit drug supply in Belleville, the Belleville Police Service is advising that they did not receive any reports overnight of further overdoses.
Original Media Release - Public Safety Alert
The Belleville Police Service is issuing an urgent public safety warning regarding a potentially contaminated illicit drug supply in the Belleville area.
Several recent overdoses – 11 during a two-hour span Tuesday afternoon alone – suggest the presence of dangerous additives in the local illegal drug supply chain.
There have been no deaths reported as a result of the incidents.
The incidents began around 3 p.m. with two individuals experiencing overdoses near the intersection of Bridge and Coleman Streets, followed by a third person on Front Street.
Around 5 p.m., officers attended a commercial lot on North Front Street and found a total of eight people experiencing overdoses.
All of those impacted were treated by emergency medical personnel.
In light of this rash of incidents, Belleville Police are advising those who utilize illicit drugs:
- Exercise caution: If you or someone you know uses drugs, please be aware that current supplies may contain unexpected, highly toxic substances.
- Do not use alone: Using drugs in isolation increases the risk of fatal overdose. We strongly recommend users have a trusted person nearby.
- Carry Naloxone: Naloxone kits can temporarily reverse opioid overdoses. Kits are available at local pharmacies.
- Seek Immediate Help: If an overdose occurs, call 911 right away.
For more information on overdose prevention and harm reduction resources, please contact the Hastings Prince Edward Public Health Unit at hpepublichealth.ca or 613-966-5500.
