Category: Belleville Police Service

Motor vehicle collision involving pedestrian

On the 14^th of March at 1:27pm, a vehicle was northbound on Pinnacle St. making a right turn onto Station St.  At the same time, an 85-year-old Belleville woman was walking northbound and had entered the pedestrian crossing in the intersection.  The female collided with the vehicle and was knocked to the ground.  The pedestrian was transported to the Trenton Memorial Hospital where she was treated for several fractures to her foot, significant cuts / abrasions and soft tissue injuries.  The injuries are not deemed to be life threatening.  At this stage of the investigation, alcohol / drugs are not suspected and speed does not appear to be a factor in the incident.  The driver of the truck remained on-scene and was fully cooperative with police.  Members of the Belleville Police Service’s Traffic Safety Unit and Forensic Identification Section both attended to process the scene. The collision remains under investigation.

Traffic stop leads to impaired driving charge

On the 14^th of March at 8:38pm, an officer conducting speed enforcement on Hwy # 62 conducted a traffic stop.  The officer observed empty beer cans on the front passenger seat of the vehicle.  As part of the investigation, an Approved Screening Device was administered and the driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the Belleville Police Service for further testing. 

As a result of the investigation, 25-year-old Andrew Kays of Bancroft was charged with Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus.  He was released on an Undertaking with a court date in April.

Domestic Assault

On the 14^th of March at 10:30am, Belleville Police attended a wooded area in the city’s east end after receiving reports of a male and female arguing while staying in a tent.  Two separate callers reported hearing the female being physically assaulted.  When police arrived, the involved male had left.  Police spoke to the victim and then searched the area.  Police located the involved male and arrested him for assault.  Following the completion of the investigation, police charged a 36-year-old Belleville man with assault and breach of probation.  He was held in custody for a bail hearing. 

Domestic Assault

On the 16^th of March at 1:04pm, police received a call regarding the sounds of a male and female fighting at a residence in the city’s east end.  When police arrived, everything appeared calm.  During their investigation, police learned that a male had physically assaulted a female.  There were no reported injuries.  As a result of the investigation, police arrested and charged a 27-year-old Belleville man with one count of assault.  He was later released on an Undertaking with a court date in April. 

Arrested on Warrant

In December 2022, members of the Belleville Police Criminal Investigations Division conducted a lengthy investigation into the allegations of a sexual assault on a one-month old infant by the grandfather.  Following the conclusion of the investigation, an arrest warrant was issued for a 61-year-old man from Mississauga.  The male was charged with sexual assault on a person under 16, assault sexual interference and bestiality.  The accused fled the country prior to his arrest.  On the 16^th of March 2025, security at the Montreal Airport contacted the Belleville Police Service advising that the accused had been arrested while re-entering the country.  With the assistance of the Surete du Quebec, the accused was transported back to Belleville where he was held for a bail hearing.  Police will not be releasing the name of the accused in order to protect the identity of the victim and family. 

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 62 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at 5:00 am on March 6, 2025 to 5:00 am on March 7, 2025.

Arrested on warrants

On the 6^th of March, members of the Belleville Police arrested two people on outstanding arrest warrants throughout the day.

At 1:30pm, officers were called to an apartment building in the city’s east end regarding a female who was unwelcome in the building and removing all of her clothing while in the lobby.  Upon arrival, the female provided officers with her sister’s name.  Officers continued their investigation into the female’s identity.  A short time later, two additional officers attended and immediately recognized the female from previous incidents.  With the correct name, officers discovered that the 42-year-old female of no fixed address was wanted on two arrest warrants for failing to attend court and an outstanding bench warrant.  She was arrested without incident and held for a bail hearing. 

Later in the day at 2:11pm, a Justice of the Peace had issued a bench warrant for a 33-year-old man of no fixed address.  At 3:00pm, Belleville Police Service Special Constables working at the Quinte Consolidated Court House on Bridge St. W. located the male at the court house.  He was arrested on the strength of the warrant.  The original charges were for break and enter, fail to comply with a probation order and failing to attend court.  He was held in custody for a bail hearing.

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 82 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at 5:00 am on March 3, 2025 to 5:00 am on March 4, 2025.

Structure Fire

On the 3^rd of March at approximately 6:45pm, Belleville Police responded to a residence on Alnet Dr. at the request of the Belleville Fire Department who were already on scene at a residential fire.  The fire appears to have originated in the garage which was fully engulfed upon arrival by fire.  All of the residents were able to safely evacuate the home.  The fire is not deemed to be suspicious in nature and is believed to have started as a car fire involving the vehicle’s battery while parked inside the garage. 

Traffic Enforcement

On the 3^rd of March at 7:38am, members of the Belleville Police Service’s Traffic Safety Unit observed a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Dundas Street East near Pinnacle St.  The driver, a 24-year-old male from Belleville was observed travelling at 93km/h in a posted 50km/h zone.  As a result, he was charged with stunt driving and issued a summons for traffic court.  Additionally, his driver’s licence was suspended for 30 days and the vehicle was impounded for 14 days.

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 70 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at 5:00 am on February 19, 2025 to 5:00 am on February 20, 2025.

Break and Enter

On the 19^th of February at 10:02am, Belleville Police attended a restaurant on Bell Blvd. for a report of a break and enter that had occurred sometime overnight. Unknown persons had broken a window to make entry and subsequently “trashed” the restaurant. A significant amount of damaged was noted along with an undisclosed amount of money was stolen. Members of the Forensic Identification Unit attended to process the scene. The incident remains under investigation.   Anyone with information is asked to contact Cst. Blanchard at 613-966-0882 ext. 4199 or [email protected]

Assault

On the 19^th of February, Belleville Police received two 911 calls where there was no contact with the caller.  Approximately 30 minutes later at 10:12pm, the same phone number called and this time a female advised police that she had been assaulted by her husband.  Police responded to an east end residence and arrested a 28-year-old male. The female did not require medical attention. The male was charged with one count of assault and released on an Undertaking with a court date in March.  The name of the accused is not being released in order to protect the identity of the victim. 

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 101 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at 5:00 am on February 5, 2025 to 5:00 am on February 6, 2025.

Attempted purchase of vehicle using fraudulent documents

On the 3^rd of February a local car dealership contacted the Belleville Police Service after employees became suspicious after a customer was attempting to purchase a vehicle over the phone using what was believed to be fraudulent identification and banking information.  Members of the Criminal Investigative Division continued the investigation.  On the 5^th of February at 4:00pm, two suspects attended the dealership in person to complete the purchase.  Police attended and arrested the individuals without incident.  As a result of the investigation, a 61-year-old male and a 31-year-old male both from Quebec were charged with fraud over $5000, identity theft, personation and utter forged documents.  Both males were held in custody for a bail hearing. 

Motor Vehicle Collision

On the 5^th of February at 8:00pm, an officer on patrol observed a motor vehicle collision on Albion St.  A 55-year-old Belleville resident was driving her vehicle when she struck a parked vehicle.  Alcohol was not a factor in the collision and there were no injuries however her vehicle was no longer driveable.  Police were able to locate the owner of the parked vehicle.  As a result of the investigation, the driver was charged with carless driving and issued a Provincial Offence Notice.  Her vehicle was towed from the scene. 

Arrested on Warrant

On the 4^th of February at 3:42pm, members of the Belleville Police Community Resource Unit were conducting general patrol in the downtown core. The CRU Unit located 38-year-old Sherri Lynn-Tremblay of no fixed address who was currently wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant for failing to attend court. As a result, she was arrested on the strength of the warrant and held for a bail hearing.

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 190 calls for service between 5:00 am on January 31, 2025 to 5:00 am on February 3, 2025.

Arrested on Warrants

On the 31^st of January at 1:10pm, an officer on patrol in the city’s downtown core observed a male known to them and currently wanted on several outstanding arrest warrants held by the Belleville Police Service.  As a result, the 54-year-old Belleville man was arrested without incident on the strength of the warrants.  He was held in custody for a bail hearing. 

Traffic Enforcement leads to Impaired Driver

On the 31^st of January at 10:16pm, an officer on patrol in the city’s downtown observed a possible impaired driver.  The officer observed the suspect vehicle to drive over a raised curb, cross a sidewalk and through a snow bank before coming to a stop in a parking lot.  Officers stopped the vehicle and spoke to the driver.  Police believed the driver was impaired by alcohol and therefore he was arrested.  During the arrest, the male refused to exit the vehicle and tried to close the door on police.  Following a brief struggle, the male was taken into custody.  The suspect was returned to the Belleville Police Service for further testing.  While at the station, the suspect complained that he wasn’t feeling well because he had consumed illicit drugs including fentanyl and cocaine.  He was transported to BGH via paramedics as a precautionary measure.  Following the police investigation, the driver, a 32-year-old Brighton man was charged with impaired operation of a vehicle, driving while disqualified, breach of probation and failing to comply with a blood demand.  Upon being released from the hospital, the male was returned to the BPS and held for a bail hearing. 

Assault and breach of probation

On the 1^st of February at 2:00am, Belleville Police were called to a residence in the city’s east end regarding a domestic dispute.  Upon arrival, police learned that a male and female who were in a relationship had been involved in a dispute.  During the investigation, police learned that the 37-year-old male had physically assaulted the female and that he was currently breaching his probation.  During the incident, the male sustained a cut on his hand which required medical attention.  He was transported to BGH where he received medical attention.  He was later released from custody on an Undertaking charged with assault and breach of probation.  Police will not be releasing the name of the accused in order to protect the identity of the victim. 

Arrested on Warrants and breach of Undertaking

On the 2^nd of February at 12:40am, Belleville Police responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in the city’s east end.  Upon arrival, police spoke to the involved parties.  Police learned that the male involved was wanted on an outstanding warrant and he was currently breaching conditions of an Undertaking. As a result, the 40-year-old Belleville man was arrested on the warrant and further charged with two counts of breaching his Undertaking.  He was later released on an Undertaking with a court date in March.

Residential Fire

On the 2^nd of February at 1:10am, Belleville Police, Fire and Hastings-Quinte EMS attended an address on North Park St for a residential fire.  Three people were transported from the residence to BGH for smoke inhalation.  A number of nearby neighbours were evacuated from their residences for safety reasons.  Emergency services worked with the Canadian Red Cross and Victim Services to facilitate emergency shelter arrangements for those that were displaced.  The cause of the fire is still under investigation and the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshall has been contacted.   

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 78 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at 5:00 am on January 27, 2025 to 5:00 am on January 28, 2025.

Family dispute leads to arrest and charges

On the 27^th of January at 1:45pm, Belleville Police responded to a family dispute at a residence in the city’s east end.  Upon arrival, police spoke to the parties involved.  As a result of the investigation, a 15-year-old female was arrested and charged with assault, utter death threats and breach of Undertaking.  The victim was an adult female family member.  The 15-year-old was held in custody for a bail hearing. 

Cannabis Act charges

On the 27^th of January at 3:00pm, police received a call from a concerned citizen regarding a possible impaired driver in the area of Keegan Pkwy and Foster Ave.  The caller was concerned as they had observed the occupants of the vehicle passing a bong back and forth while inside the vehicle. Officers located the vehicle in the area.  The driver did not exhibit any signs of impairment however the occupants of the vehicle were found to have cannabis readily available in the vehicle.  As a result, a 20-year-old Belleville man was issued a Provincial Offence Notice under the Cannabis Act. 

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 55 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at 5:00 am on January 23, 2025 to 5:00 am on January 24, 2025.

Traffic stop leads to arrest on warrant

A 50-year-old Belleville women is being held for a bail hearing after a traffic stop conducted by Belleville Police on Thursday afternoon.  The officer recognized the driver who was suspended and pulled the vehicle over on Front Street at 1:15pm.  The officer also discovered the driver was wanted on outstanding charges of fail to appear for court and fail to comply with an Undertaking.  As a result, Terri-Lynn Lafrance was arrested on the strength of the outstanding warrant and additionally charged with driving while suspended and fail to display two licence plates. 

Theft and Mischief

On the 22^nd of January, Belleville Police began a shoplifting investigation after being called to a business on Dundas Street West.  Police learned that the suspect had exited the store without paying for several items.  Prior to leaving, the man also intentionally knocked over a garbage can, emptying the contents and then proceeded to throw the lid across the property.  On the 23^rd of January at 11:15pm, police located the suspect.   The 31-year-old male of no fixed address was arrested and charged with theft under $5000 and mischief under $5000.  He was held for a bail hearing. 

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 62 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at 5:00 am on January 22, 2025 to 5:00 am on January 23, 2025.

Breach of Probation

On the 22^nd of January at 1:50pm, Belleville Police received a report that a male who had been released from custody earlier in the day was currently breaching his conditions.  Officers commenced an investigation and determined that a 30-year-old Belleville man had breached two conditions of his Probation Order.  Police located the male in the early morning hours on the 23^rd of January and arrested him without incident.   He was charged with two counts of failing to comply with his Probation Order and held in custody for a bail hearing. 

Stolen vehicle recovered

On the 22^nd of January at 9:10pm, officers were called to a downtown business regarding a vehicle which had been stolen within the previous two hours.  Police were able to locate the vehicle using its onboard vehicle tracking system.  The vehicle was located in the area of Hwy 2 and Point Anne Rd.  The vehicle was a 2024 Genesis and was unoccupied when recovered.  Police are continuing the investigation.  Anyone with information regarding this theft or the persons responsible are asked to contact Cst. Whittaker at [email protected] or Crime Stoppers.

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 72 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at 5:00 am on January 21, 2025 to 5:00 am on January 22, 2025.

Vehicle struck cow

On the 21^st of January at 5:05am, Belleville Police attended a collision between a pick-up truck and a cow on Scuttlehole Rd.  The cow died upon impact however the driver was not injured as a result of the collision.  The owner of the cow was notified and the pickup truck was towed from the scene. 

Stolen vehicle leads to arrests

On the 21^st of January at 2:18pm, while on patrol in the city’s west end, an officer received a notification of a stolen vehicle while using the Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR). The vehicle was stopped and the two occupants from Hamilton were arrested. Tara Farrel, 31-years-old was charged with one count of possession of stolen property and released on an Undertaking with a court date in February.  The 34-year-old male driver was charged with possession of stolen property, possession of a prohibited weapon, and two counts of fail to comply with probation.  He was held for a bail hearing. 

Domestic assault

On 18 January, 2025, at 8:30pm, Belleville Police received a 911 call. Police were not able to speak to anyone, but could hear a female in distress. Through investigation, police were able to contact the female and began a domestic assault investigation. Police learned the female’s ex-husband had located her and assaulted her. The male had previously been charged with domestic assault on the female and released by the courts with conditions not to communicate or be in the area of the female. The investigation is continuing, and police will be looking to arrest the male suspect.

Domestic assault

On 18 January, 2025, at 9:40pm, Belleville Police began an investigation into a domestic situation at a Thurlow address. Police learned that a female had been assaulted and was not being allowed to leave the residence. Further information was received that the male had access to firearms and has brandished and fired a firearm in a previous incident. Police attended the area and located the male outside the residence. Officers placed the male under arrest after a brief struggle. Additional officers assisted in arresting and controlling the male who was believed to be under the influence of drugs at the time. A 41-year-old Belleville man is charged with domestic assault, utter threats, resist arrest, and careless discharge of a firearm. The male was held in custody for a bail hearing on 19 January, 2025. In the evening of 19 January, Belleville Police executed a search warrant on a trailer belonging to the male, and a sawed-ff shotgun and several air soft guns were located. The investigation is continuing, and further charges are expected. The name of the accused is not being released to protect the identity of the victim.

Impaired driver

On 19 January, 2025, at 3:00am, an officer on patrol observed a vehicle on North Front Street being operated in an erratic manner. A vehicle stop was conducted and an investigation began as to the sobriety of the driver. The female driver exhibited severe signs of impairment and was arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle. An open bottle of liquor was located in the vehicle and the driver was found to be unlicensed. The driver provided breath samples two and a half times over the legal limit. The driver was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle, operation with over 80 milligrams, driving with an open container of liquor, and drive a motor vehicle with no license. Alexandra UFKES, 31, of Deseronto was released on an undertaking with a court date on 27 February, 2025

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 66 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at 5:00 am on January 7, 2025 to 5:00 am on January 8, 2025

Traffic stop leads to charges

On the 7^th of January at 6:42pm, an officer conducted a vehicle stop in the city’s east end after an ALPR (Automatic License Plate Recognition) hit showed a suspended driver attached to a vehicle.  A 2019 Nissan was stopped after the license plate information revealed the registered owner was suspended for unpaid fines.  During the investigation, the officer also discovered that there was no valid insurance on the vehicle.  As a result, a 32-year-old Brighton man was charged with drive under suspension and drive motor vehicle with no insurance.  The driver was issued a summons for Provincial Offences court in February. 

Theft of shopping carts

A business located near Sidney St. and Bridge St. West contacted the Belleville Police Service on the 7^th of January to report that over the previous month, 27 shopping carts have been stolen from the property.  The shopping carts have a value of approximately $8000.  Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the stolen carts is asked to contact the Belleville Police Service at 613-966-0882 or Quinte Crime Stoppers.

Propane tank thieves caught

A call to a north end business led to the arrest of two individuals late Friday.

Shortly before 10 p.m. officers were dispatched to a business on Millennium Parkway for a report of a theft.

Staff reported two people broke into a storage area and made off with a propane tank.

Police located the suspects nearby and one was found to be on court-imposed conditions not to be in the area of the business.

Charged with theft under $5,000 and breach of probation is Terry Peterbaugh, 51 of no fixed address. Also charged with theft under $5,000 in relation to the incident is Stella Olmstead, 47, of no fixed address.

Both were released with a February court date.

Be wary of parking lot jewelry sales

Officers are investigating after a bait-and-switch theft in the parking lot of a Millennium Parkway business Saturday afternoon.

Shortly before 4 p.m. what appeared to be a family approached a woman walking through the parking lot of a north end business. The family implied they were attempting to sell an expensive necklace – and offered for her to try it on.

As the woman was putting on the necklace that was apparently for sale, the thieves stealthily removed an expensive piece of jewelry from the woman.

The family then left the scene with the woman’s jewelry in hand.

An investigation into identifying the group is underway, however the public is cautioned to be wary of anyone offering to sell merchandise or items in what could be considered a suspicious way.

Impaired driver arrested

What was initially a suspicious vehicle call turned into an overnight stay at the Belleville police station for a 34-year-old man, Saturday.

Officers were called to a Tracey Street address for a report of a suspicious man sitting in a vehicle in a parking lot at 9:18 p.m.

Police spoke with the male and detected the odour of alcohol on his breath.

Following an investigation, he was arrested and charged with impaired driving and driving with more than the legal limit of alcohol in his blood (Over 80 mgs).

While talking to witnesses during the investigation, officers were advised of what was believed to be a domestic dispute involving the male and a female at a nearby residence.

It was alleged the male broke into the female’s home while she was sleeping.

As a result, the male was additionally charged with Criminal Harassment and Break and Enter. He was held for a bail hearing on Sunday.

Given the domestic nature of the incident, the male’s name is not being released to protect the identify of the victim involved.

Bar to a bar fight

A 44-year-old Harrowsmith man was held in police custody overnight following a physical altercation at a bar on North Front Street early Sunday.

Officers were dispatched to the scene shortly before 1 a.m. Staff advised a man, who became involved in a fight at the bar had left and returned with a metal bar to continue the altercation.

The male was detained by staff until police arrived. He was arrested and charged with public intoxication and held until sober.

Driver on bail conditions nabbed

A driver was held for a bail hearing following a traffic stop on Dundas Street West early Monday.

An officer pulled a vehicle over shortly after 1 a.m. for a traffic violation.

A check of the driver found him to be on release conditions which included a curfew of 9 p.m. until 6 a.m.

The 47-year-old Quinte West resident was arrested, charged with breaching his conditions and held for a bail hearing today.