Belleville Police Service – Incidents Include Driver Charged with Impaired, Warrant, Prohibited Driver (Names Released)
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 235 calls for service beginning at 5:00 am on January 16, 2026 to 5:00 am on January 19, 2026.
Driver Charged with Impaired
On January 18th at 7:13pm, Belleville Police responded to a report of a suspected impaired driver in the city’s east end. The vehicle was reported to be swerving across the roadway. Officers located the suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.
As a result of investigation, Nicholas Carter, a 38-year-old Trenton man, was arrested and charged for Operation while impaired – alcohol and Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration over 80mg.
He was released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court in February.
Warrant
On January 18th at 4:07am, Belleville Police responded to a report of an unwanted person in the downtown area. Upon arrival, officers observed a male who was known to have an outstanding Belleville Police Service arrest warrant for breach of probation.
As a result, Kevin Symons, a 52-year-old Belleville man of no fixed address, was arrested on the strength of the warrant and held for a bail hearing.
Prohibited Driver
On January 16th at 7:32pm, Belleville Police conducting proactive patrol in the city’s north end observed a vehicle operating without a front licence plate. Further investigation revealed the plate was not authorized for that vehicle.
Officers conducted a traffic stop and, upon speaking with the driver, learned he was operating the vehicle while suspended. Additional investigation determined the driver was also a prohibited driver, with several driving prohibitions for numerous offences.
As a result, Duy Nguyen, a 38-year-old Oshawa man, was arrested and charged with:
· Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code X7
· Operate a motor vehicle without insurance – CAIA
· Drive while under suspension – HTA
· Drive motor vehicle without two plates – HTA
· Drive motor vehicle without a permit – HTA
· Use plate not authorized for vehicle – HTA
He was held for a bail hearing.
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