Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 101 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at 5:00 am on May 28, 2026 to 5:00 am on May 29, 2026. Theft, Fail to Comply On May 12th, Belleville Police responded to a business on Dundas Street East regarding a reported theft. It was reported that a male entered the store and left with a cart full of items without making any attempt to pay. Through investigation, officers identified a suspect. On May 26th at 6:26 p.m., Belleville Police located and arrested the individual. As a result, Wayne Shanks, 65-year-old Belleville mas was charged with: Failure to comply with a release order Theft under $5000 He was released on an Undertaking with a scheduled court date in August. Back to Briefs

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 95 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at 5:00 am on May 26, 2026 to 5:00 am on May 27, 2026. UPDATE #2 – Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision Further to the release issued on May 26th, 2026 regarding a fatal collision at the intersection of Bridge Street East and Herchimer Avenue, the Belleville Police Service is providing updated information. The initial investigation referred to the incident as involving a pedestrian. It has since been determined that the deceased was operating an e-scooter at the time of the collision and was the sole rider involved. The investigation remains ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact police. ORIGINAL RELEASE SENT MAY 26TH Back to Briefs

UPDATE – Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Pedestrian On May 26th at 10:14 a.m., Belleville Police, Fire and Hastings Quinte Paramedics responded to the intersection of Bridge Street East and Herchimer Avenue for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival, a 26-year-old Belleville man was transported to Belleville General Hospital and pronounced deceased by medical staff. The investigation remains ongoing. ORIGINAL RELEASE SENT AT 10:37 A.M. Road Closure at Herchimer Ave and Bridge St E Belleville Police are currently responding to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Bridge Street East and Herchimer Avenue. The area remains closed, with multiple emergency vehicles and personnel on scene. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes.   Back to Briefs

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 96 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at 5:00 am on May 25, 2026 to 5:00 am on May 26, 2026. Assault On May 25th at 9:15 p.m., Belleville Police responded to a report of an assault at a business on Dundas Street West. It was reported that a male was sitting in his vehicle when another male approached and initiated a verbal dispute, which escalated when the suspect punched the victim. The suspect then fled on foot. Shortly after, police received a separate call about a male in the area yelling threats. Officers reviewed surveillance footage and confirmed he was the same individual involved in the assault. As a result of police investigation, Chad Owen, 34-year-old Belleville man, was located, arrested and charged with assault. He was released on an Undertaking with a scheduled court date in August.

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 212 calls for service beginning at 5:00 am on May 22, 2026 to 5:00 am on May 25, 2026. Assault On May 24th at approximately 5:00 p.m., Belleville Police responded to the city’s east end for a report of an assault. Upon investigation, officers learned that a male had assaulted a 12-year-old female who was known to him by grabbing her shoulder, choking her, and uttering threats. As a result of police investigation, a 39-year-old Belleville man was arrested and charged with: Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm Assault Assault causing bodily harm – choke   He was held for a bail hearing. Break and Enter On May 24th at 7:51 a.m., Belleville Police responded to a report of a break and enter in the downtown area. It was reported that the business owner discovered signs of unauthorized entry

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 102 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at 5:00 am on May 21, 2026 to 5:00 am on May 22, 2026. Belleville Police Report Strong Results During Canada Road Safety Week From May 12 to 18, the Belleville Police Service actively participated in Canada Road Safety Week, a national 7-day campaign aimed at making Canada’s roads the safest in the world. This year’s campaign theme, “Road Safety — Every Road. Every Day. Everyone,” reminds all road users that safety is a daily responsibility. During the campaign, Belleville Police made a fulsome effort to promote safe driving, resulting in: Charges laid: 166 Warnings issued: 40 Speeding: 77 Cell phone use: 17   Highlights of local enforcement activities include: Speed Enforcement on Dundas Street: Officers dedicated four hours over two days focusing on high-speed. Cell Phone Enforcement and Education: Officers spent