The Belleville Police Service responded to 59 calls for service from October 19, 2020 at 5 a.m. to October 20, 2020 at 5 a.m.
Stolen Business Van
On October 19, 2020 at 8:30 a.m., police received a report of a stolen commercial business van from a property on Station Street. The complainant advised police that there was approximately $20,000 dollars worth of equipment in the back of the vehicle. Police located the stolen van later in the day on Tripp Avenue. It is unknown at this time if any equipment is missing. Police are continuing the investigation and are asking for the public’s assistance. If anyone knows anything about this crime, they are asked to contact Constable Hadley of the Belleville Police Service at 613-966-0882 ext 4153 or Quinte Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 if they wish to remain anonymous.
Motor Vehicle Collision
On October 19, 2020 at 2:15 p.m., police responded to a two-vehicle collision on Dundas St E near Herchimer Ave. One driver received a minor head injury and was having difficulty breathing. City EMS attended the scene and treated the victim. A 48-year-old Belleville man was charged with an unsafe turn under the Ontario Highway traffic Act.
Vehicle Pursuit
On October 19, 2020 at 3:10 p.m., a city police officer conducted a traffic stop on Station Street regarding a suspended driver operating the vehicle. When the officer exited his patrol vehicle the suspect driver sped off. Police pursued the vehicle north to Hwy 401 where the suspect headed east towards Shannonville. Police discontinued the pursuit due to public safety. The investigation is continuing.
