Belleville police responded to 190 calls for service from 5 a.m. on January 12, 2024 to 5 a.m. on January 15, 2024.
Domestic Assault
On January 13, 2024 at 5:37 a.m., police were called to a west end residence regarding a domestic disturbance. Officers arrived on scene and located a female who had sought safety in a bathroom. Police spoke to the female and learned that she had sustained physical injuries as a result of an assault. The male suspect was also located within the residence. Following the investigation, a 27-year-old male from Belleville was charged with assault, assault with a weapon and uttering death threats. He was held for a bail hearing.
Public Intoxication
On January 13, 2024 at 2 a.m., Belleville police officers on patrol located a male passed out in the snow in the west end of the city. The male was awoken and was determined to be highly intoxicated from the consumption of alcohol. As he was unable to care for himself, and for his safety, the 74-year-old male from Belleville was arrested for being intoxicated in a public place. He was transported to the Belleville Police Service where he remained until he was sober. He was issued a Provincial Offence Notice.
Arrested on Warrant
On January 14, 2024 at 8:43 p.m., police received a request to attend a hotel on North Front St. regarding an unwanted person. Police attended and spoke to involved parties. While doing so, police learned that the male, who was refusing to leave, also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for breaching is probation conditions. As a result, Jason Meichelbeck, 37 years old of Belleville, was arrested on the strength of the warrant. He was later released on an undertaking with a court date in February 2024.
