- October 15, 2024
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 282 calls for service between 5:00 am on October 11, 2024 to 5:00 am on October 15, 2024.
Attempted fraud at local financial institution
On the 11th of October at 4:30pm, Belleville Police responded to a north end financial institution regarding a potential fraud currently taking place. Officers arrived on scene and spoke to employees and the male suspect. Police determined that the suspect was knowingly using fraudulent cheques. As a result, 20-year-old Singh Jaspal of Belleville was charged with fraud and uttering a forged document. He was released from custody with a court date in November.
Domestic dispute leads to charges
On the 11th of October at 11:17pm, Belleville Police were called to a residence in the city’s east end regarding a domestic disturbance. Through investigation, it was learned that a male party had verbally threatened a female resident. As a result, a 34-year-old Belleville man was charged with uttering a threat to cause bodily harm or death. The male was released on an Undertaking with a court date in November. The name of the accused will not be released in order to protect the identity of the victim.
Domestic dispute leads to charges
On the 13th of October at 12:34pm, Belleville Police attended a residence in the center of the city regarding a domestic disturbance. Upon their arrival, police learned that a couple from Guelph were visiting family in Belleville for the Thanksgiving weekend. An argument ensued between the visiting couple. The argument escalated to a point where a pocket knife was brandished and the encounter became physical. Following the investigation, a 69-year-old male was arrested and charged with domestic assault, assault with a weapon and for uttering a death threat. 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”.
Erratic driving incident leads to disturbance
On the 12th of October at 6:50pm, Belleville Police received a call regarding a road rage incident between a motorcycle and a vehicle in the city’s north end. Information was received that a motorcycle was driving erratically in the subdivision by speeding and performing wheelies. A neighbour was able to stop the motorcycle driver and a minor physical altercation ensued. Following the police investigation, one party was cautioned with assault and the other was cautioned with stunt driving. Both parties departed with no further incident.
Arrested on warrant
On the 13th of October at 12:55pm, Belleville Police were called to a north end grocery store regarding a 37-year-old male shoplifter. Officers arrived on scene and learned the suspect was wanted on a warrant for failing to comply with his probation. As a result, Alexander RUSSELL of no fixed address was arrested on the strength of the warrant and held for a bail hearing.
Arrested on warrant
On the 13th of October at 11:30pm, Belleville Police were contacted by the Cobourg Police Service advising they had a 20-year-old male in custody who was wanted on a bench warrant held by the Belleville Police Service. Arrangements were made to have Malachi WARNER of no fixed address, transferred to the Belleville Police Service where he was held for a bail hearing. The warrant stemmed from a previous shoplifting incident in May of this year.
Sexual Assault
On the 14th of October at 11:27am, Belleville Police received a report of a sexual assault which occurred during the previous evening at a residence in the city’s west end. Following the police investigation, a 20-year-old male from Hamilton Township was arrested and charged with sexual assault. Members of the Belleville Police Service’s Criminal Investigations Division are assisting in the investigation. The male was held for a bail hearing.
Residential Fire
On the 14th of October at 3:22pm, a Belleville Police officer observed heavy smoke in the area of Frank St and Purdy St. The officer investigated further and located a residence on Purdy St where the front of the residence was fully engulfed in an active fire. Information was received that there was an elderly female residing in the basement of the house who was not out yet. Belleville Fire had not arrived on scene yet. The officer entered the basement despite heavy smoke pouring out the back door. The female was removed safely from the residence. Two residents were assessed at the scene by members of the Hastings-Quinte Paramedics. Belleville Fire attended and extinguished the fire. The officer attended the Belleville General Hospital where he was treated for smoke inhalation. Belleville Police remain at the residence providing scene continuity as the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshall has been contacted to investigate the circumstances of the fire.
