On August 29th, there was an incident at a Belleville hospital between police and a 35-year-old man. The Belleville Police Service has notified the province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) of the incident, and it has invoked its mandate. As such, the Belleville Police Service is unable to provide any further information. Any further inquiries should be directed to the SIU Communications. Back to Briefs

BELLEVILLE, ON – The Belleville Police Service, in partnership with the Belleville Police Association and the Police Association of Ontario, invites the community to join them for their annual Cops and Kids Fishing Derby. Children will have the opportunity to fish alongside Belleville Police Officers, Canadian Military Officers and more! The free fishing derby will take place on Saturday, August 30th, 2025, from 9:00am until 12:00pm at Victoria Park in Belleville. Kids aged 12 and under can enjoy a complimentary lunch, and the first 100 participants will receive a free fishing towel. No registration is required, and the event will run rain or shine. For inquiries: Sergeant Patrick Comeau, Belleville Police Service pcomeau@Bellevilleps.ca 613-966-0882 ext. 4069 Back to Briefs

BELLEVILLE, ON – The Belleville Police Service is urging the public to be safe online following a recent influx of sextortion reports involving youth. Sextortion is a type of online child exploitation where a suspect convinces a victim to share private or sexual photos or videos, generally over social media. Once the suspect has the content, they often threaten to share it with the victim’s friends, family or school unless the victim sends money, gift cards or additional content. Parents are encouraged to have ongoing open conversations with their children about internet safety and the risks of sharing private content online. How to Stay Safe Online: Be cautious when communicating with unknown persons online. If you don’t know the person in real life, you cannot confirm who they are on the other end. Never share intimate images or videos, even if you think you can trust the person. Be aware

BELLEVILLE, ON – The Belleville Police Service is proud to share the early success of its Community-Oriented Responsive Enforcement (CORE) initiative, a proactive summer program focused on strengthening relationships between police and the community through visibility, connection, and collaboration. As a result of the initiative’s success and strong community response, the Belleville Police Service has extended CORE through the end of August. Launched initially as a four-week pilot, CORE aimed to promote safety and address concerns in the downtown area by partnering with local agencies to share information, organize targeted enforcement efforts and tackle problems together. Belleville Police and its community partners worked closely throughout the initial phase to carry out targeted patrols, respond to issues, and strengthen safety through a coordinated, proactive approach. The initiative brought multiple agencies together to deliver real-time solutions and promote long-term community well-being. As a direct result of these efforts, Belleville Police recorded the

Back to Briefs The Belleville Police Service is issuing a public safety notice regarding a Belleville man with a known history of violence. 41-year-old James Jeffery of no fixed address is now residing in the Belleville area and frequents the downtown core. Jeffery is described as 6’0 tall, with a stocky build and brown hair. He was recently charged after multiple calls for service involving his behaviour in the downtown core, including forcefully throwing an individual to the ground outside the Belleville Public Library. He was convicted of breaching his probation and has been sentenced to an additional 12 months of probation, with conditions including staying away from the library. This release is being made in accordance with the provisions of the Community Safety and Policing Act (2019; 80(2)8). If Jeffery is observed engaging in suspicious or concerning behaviour, do not approach him. Call the Belleville Police Service at 613-966-0882

A 50-year-old male has been arrested and charged with first degree murder following the death of a victim injured in an assault earlier this year. On May 31st, Belleville Police responded to a call in the city’s east end. Officers arrived on scene and located a 72-year-old female victim suffering from significant head trauma. The victim was transported to Kingston General Hospital with life threatening injuries. As a result of the initial investigation, a male was arrested and charged with aggravated assault. On July 17th, members of the Belleville Police Service’s Criminal Investigations Unit learned that the victim, Barbara O’Donnell, had succumbed to her injuries.  As a result, the charge against the male has been upgraded to first degree murder. On July 24th, Jason Richardson, 50-year-old Tweed resident, was arrested and charged for first degree murder under the Criminal Code of Canada. Richardson has remained in custody following the initial arrest