Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 165 calls for service between 5:00 am on December 20, 2024 to 5:00 am on December 23, 2024.
Barricaded male surrenders
A 30-year-old Belleville man is facing a number of domestic-related charges following an incident which led to a stand-off with police for a number of hours in the east end, Sunday.
Officers attended a home in the city shortly after 1 a.m. to arrest a male wanted on a number of charges related to a domestic dispute reported earlier.
However, shortly after officers contacted the male – who was alone in the home and refusing to come to the door – he barricaded himself inside the residence and began threatening to self-harm.
Officers contained the scene and members of the Belleville Police Service Emergency Response Team and Crisis Negotiators were called to assist. A number of other emergency services were called to be on standby as the situation unfolded over a number of hours.
Shortly after 4 a.m. the male surrendered to police without further incident and was taken into custody.
The male was charged with the following offences:
- Assault;
- Assault by Choking;
- Two counts of Mischief;
- Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm;
- Uttering Threats to Burn, Destroy, or Damage Property.
The male was held in custody for a bail hearing. His name is not being released to protect the identity of the victim involved in the incident.
Lights off leads to lights out for impaired driver
Driving without headlights turned on after dark led police to an impaired driver Saturday.
An officer on patrol observed a vehicle driving on North Front Street without proper headlights around 8:30 p.m. Saturday.
After stopping the vehicle and checking the male driver, it was found he had consumed alcohol.
Following an investigation, the male was arrested and charged with Over 80 mgs (driving with more than the legal limit of alcohol in his blood)
Charged is Joseph Cooper, 33, of Belleville. Cooper was released with a court date of January 23, 2025. In addition, his vehicle was impounded for seven days and his driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days.
Domestic charge
A 42-year-old man was arrested and held for bail on a charge of assault following a disturbance, Friday evening.
Police were called to a reported domestic dispute in the city’s north end shortly before 7 p.m.
Following an investigation, the man was arrested and held for a show cause hearing the following day. The name of the accused is not being released to protect the identity of the victim involved.
Festive RIDE program continues
As the holiday season continues, the Belleville Police Service is committed to ensuring the safety of everyone on our roads through the annual Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program.
This proactive initiative sees officers conducting roadside spot checks at locations throughout the city to deter and detect impaired driving. With festive gatherings and celebrations often involving alcohol or cannabis, the RIDE program serves as a crucial reminder of the dangers of driving under the influence and the importance of planning for a safe ride home.
Impaired driving is one of the leading causes of traffic-related injuries and fatalities.
We encourage all drivers to celebrate responsibly, arrange alternative transportation, and report suspected impaired drivers to police.
