Belleville Police – Investigation Leads to Fraud and Public Mischief Charges

In Police Blotter

On the 14th of February at 1:30am, Belleville Police began an investigation into the theft of a motor vehicle.

The vehicle owner claimed that his vehicle had been stolen from a north-end business parking lot sometime in the previous few hours.

As the investigation continued it was revealed that the vehicle was not stolen and that the vehicle owner had initiated a false police investigation with the intention of committing insurance fraud.

As a result of the investigation, 20-year-old Karanvir Singh of Belleville was charged with Fraud over $5000 and Public Mischief.

Singh was released on an Undertaking with a court date in March.

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

Join Our Newsletter!

Want to keep up to date on news and events in Northumberland? Subscribe to newsletter!

You may also read!

Video – After Nearly Four Decades Serving the Public, Port Hope Police Inspector Katie Andrews Has Retired

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WwNaN-Fuoc With nearly four decades of serving the public, Port Hope Police Inspector Katie Andrews retired on March 31, 2025. “It’s

Read More...

Cobourg Takes Marina Bookings Starting February 10

(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg will begin taking 2025 bookings for the Marina

Read More...

Number of Calls for Cobourg Fire Department in 2024 Slightly Up from Previous Year

By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberlnd 89.7/Today's Northumberland Cobourg Fire Chief Ellard Beaven reported a positive outcome to a Monday-night incident that saw

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu