Belleville Police Service – Incidents Include Assault, MVC, Impaired and Stolen Vehicle (Names Released)
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 236 calls for service between 5:00 am on April 05, 2024 to 5:00 am on April 08, 2024.
Assault
On the 5th of April at 2:13pm, Belleville Police were called to a business on Wallbridge-Loyalist Road for a report of an assault. Police investigation determined that an employee had been assaulted by a customer and was treated for minor injuries by EMS. Samuel Kruz 41-years-old of Belleville was arrested and charged with assault. Kruz was released on an Appearance Notice with a court date in May.
Continuing theft investigation
On the 5th of April at 5:23pm, Belleville Police attended a business on Bridge Street East in the downtown area for a report of a theft. During the theft, the owner of the store was assaulted and suffered minor physical injuries. A person of interest was located nearby and police are looking for a second male involved described as white, skinny, approximately 5’5” with face and neck tattoos. The male was wearing a hoodie and a partial facing covering, possibly a bandana or toque. Police were able to recover a portion of the stolen items during their initial investigation. Police are continuing the investigation into the theft and the identity of the second person. Anyone with information is asked to contact Cst Philip at 613-966-0882 x4187 or tphilip@bellevilleps.ca or contact Quinte Crime Stoppers.
Motor vehicle Collison
On the 6th of April at 3:59pm, Belleville Police responded to the area of North Park Street and Donald Street for a report of a two-vehicle collision. There were no injuries, yet the vehicles sustained significant damage. As a result of the investigation, a 19-year-old Belleville woman was charged with Fail to Yield and issued a Provincial Offences Notice under the Highway Traffic Act.
Citizen’s observation leads to impaired driving arrest
On the 6th of April at 10:05pm, Belleville Police responded to the area of Casey Road and Mitchell Road after receiving a call from a concerned citizen regarding a possible impaired driver. The vehicle was described as swerving all over the road, hitting the shoulders of the road, driving very slowly and at one point went into the ditch. Police attended the area and located the driver passed behind the wheel in the middle of Casey Road. The female driver, a 39-year-old Belleville woman was arrested for Impaired Operation of a motor vehicle and transported to the Belleville Police Service where she was found to be in excess of the legal limit. As a result, she was charged with impaired driving and over 80. Her driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was impounded for 14 days. She was released on an Undertaking with a court date in May.
Stolen Vehicle
Sometime between 1:00am and 9:00am on the 7th of April, a black Range Rover Sport licence plate # CVTJ 042 was stolen from a residence on Scott Dr in Belleville. Currently there are no suspects and the investigation is continuing. Anyone with information regarding the theft or the whereabouts of the stolen vehicle is asked to contact Cst. Clayton at mclayton@bellevilleps.ca or 613-966-0882 x 4234 or contact Quinte Crime Stoppers.
Author: Pete Fisher
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