Quinte West OPP – Person Charged in Relation to Alleged Fraud

In Police Blotter

The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges following the complaint of a fraud in Quinte West.

On January 29, 2022, Quinte West OPP received a complaint of a fraud, whereby an individual was alleged to have taken a deposit to complete renovations, however the work was not completed. Further investigation learned that the accused was on court ordered conditions not to accept a deposit of funds in advance . On February 14, 2022, the accused was arrested at the Quinte West OPP Detachment.

Steven BELL, 63 years old from Belleville has been charged with the following offences:

  • Fraud over $5000; and
  • Failure to comply with a release order.

The accused was held in custody and was scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on February 14, 2022.

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!

Ontario Rewards Kingston With $3.2 Million Through the Building Faster Fund

Second round of funding rewarding municipalities for progress toward housing targets As part of its record-breaking investments in housing-enabling infrastructure,

Read More...

Ontario Protecting At-risk Youth in Trenton

Province investing $1 million to build more supportive housing for young people The Ontario government is investing $1 million to

Read More...

Quinte West OPP – Three Motorists Charged with Impaired (Names Released)

The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges in 3 more impaired driving investigations. On

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu