SIU Lays Assault Charges Against Police Officers in Relation to Belleville Arrest

In Police Blotter

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Joseph Martino, has reasonable grounds to believe that two Belleville Police Service (BPS) officers committed a criminal offence in relation to the arrest of a 28-year-old man in September of 2020. As a result, Director Martino has caused a charge to be laid against each of the officers.

The SIU investigation determined that on September 22, 2020, three men were arrested after Belleville Police Service officers executed a search warrant at a residence on Coleman Street. One of the men later complained of pain and was subsequently transported to hospital where he was diagnosed with serious injuries.

As a result of the SIU investigation, BPS Constable Matthew Sweet and BPS Sergeant Kyle King have each been charged with one count of assault causing bodily harm, contrary to s. 267(b) of the Criminal Code.

The officers are required to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at 15 Bridge Street West in Belleville on March 18, 2021.

The matter is now properly before the courts. In consideration of the fair trial interests of the accused, the SIU will make no further comment pertaining to this investigation.

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

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