Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 339 calls for service between 5:00 am on March 28, 2024 to 5:00 am on April 02, 2024.
Motor Vehicle Collision leads to Impaired Driving charge
On the 28th of March at 2:40pm, Belleville Police responded to a two-vehicle motor vehicle collision at the intersection of North Front Street at Tracey Street. No injuries were reported. Police conducted an investigation which led to one of the drivers being arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle. Timothy Soule, 62-years-old of Belleville was charged with impaired operation and over 80mgs. He was released on an Undertaking with a court date in April. His drivers licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for seven days.
Domestic Assault leads to arrest
On the 29th of March at 2:51pm, Belleville Police responded to the area of Albert Street and Dundas Street East for a report of a domestic dispute. Police arrived and began an investigation which revealed that a 38-year-old Belleville man had assaulted a 32-year-old female. As a result, the male was arrested and charged with assault. He was released on an Undertaking with a court date in May. The name of the accused is not being released in order to protect the identity of the victim.
Breach of Release Order & Mischief
On the 29th of March at 7:07am, Belleville Police responded to the area of Bridge Street West and Dunnett Blvd for a report of a male acting out and causing mischief to a vehicle. Police attended the area and learned that the suspect caused mischief to a vehicle and was breaching his conditions from a Release Order. Police searched the area and located the male who was a 54-year-old Belleville resident. As a result, he was arrested and charged with mischief and breaching his Release Order. He was held for a bail hearing.
Domestic Assault leads to arrest
On the 30th of March at 2:08am, Belleville Police responded to the area of Britton Place and Tracey Park Drive for a report of a domestic dispute. Upon their arrival, police spoke to the involved parties and learned that a 23-year-old Belleville man had assaulted a 28-year-old female. There were no reported physical injuries. As a result, the male was arrested and charged with assault. He was released on an Undertaking with a court date in May. The name of the accused is not being released in order to protect the identity of the victim.
“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”.
Drug Possession
On the 1st of April at 8:00pm, Belleville Police initiated a traffic stop on Church Street for a traffic violation. As the vehicle was stopping, a male passenger exited the vehicle and took off running from the officer. Officers arriving on scene observed an item fall from the passenger’s pocket as he ran. The male was detained by police nearby and the item which fell from his pocket was determined to be a baggie containing a quantity of cocaine. As a result, Travis Todhunter, 42-years-old of Belleville was arrested and charged for the possession of cocaine. He was released on an Undertaking with a court date in May.
Road rage incident results in collision and criminal charges
On the 1st of April at 5:00pm, Belleville Police responded to a motor vehicle collision at Old Highway 2 and Mitchell Road in Belleville. Officers arrived and scene and noted that two vehicles had been involved in a collision. Both vehicles were drivable and no injuries were reported. Further evidence gathered revealed that the collision was a result of a road rage incident where one of the drivers intentionally caused the collision. As a result of the investigation, 73-year-old David Mitchell of Quinte West was charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and released on an Undertaking with a court date in May.
Slashed Tires
Belleville Police began taking multiple reports on the 31st of March and 1st of April regarding random vehicle tires being slashed in parking lots in the areas of Bell Boulevard, North Park Street and Cannifton Road which are believed to have occurred sometime overnight on those dates. The incidents are believed to be related and there are currently no suspects. Police are continuing to investigate the incidents. Anyone with any information is asked to call Belleville Police or Crime Stoppers
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
