- May 8, 2025
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 118 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at 5:00 am on May 7, 2025 to 5:00 am on May 8, 2025.
Belleville Police Supports Province-Wide Campaign to Reduce 9-1-1 Misuse
The Belleville Police Service is proud to support the launch of a new province-wide initiative, When Every Second Counts, aimed at tackling the growing issue of 9-1-1 misuse.
Launched today by the Emergency Services Steering Committee (ESSC), this campaign emphasizes the critical importance of using 9-1-1 responsibly to ensure emergency lines remain available for those who truly need them.
Across Ontario, emergency operators are seeing an increase in non-emergency calls to 9-1-1 – from complaints about fast food orders to issues with televisions. These types of calls tie up emergency resources and can delay response times for life-threatening situations.
“Every second truly counts when someone is experiencing a crisis,” said Chief Murray Rodd of the Belleville Police Service. “Misusing 9-1-1 puts lives at risk. Our goal is to ensure that the public understands when to call 9-1-1 and when other services are more appropriate.”
The campaign encourages residents to:
- Use 9-1-1 only for emergencies where people or property are at immediate risk.
- Become familiar with non-emergency numbers for police, fire, and medical services.
- Educate family and friends – especially children and seniors – on the proper use of 9-1-1.
In Belleville, as in many communities across the province, a significant number of 9-1-1 calls are either accidental, non-urgent, or based on misunderstandings about the service.
“The vast majority of our community wants to do the right thing,” added Chief Rodd. “This campaign provides the tools and knowledge to help people make the right call – literally.”
To learn more about the campaign and how you can help, visit: www.wheneverysecondcounts.ca
Public intoxication arrest
On the 7th of May at 9:04pm, Belleville Police attended an apartment building in the city’s east end after receiving reports that a male was causing a disturbance and urinating outside the building. Police arrived and located the male. Following an investigation, the 39-year-old male from Belleville was arrested and charged with being intoxicated in a public place. The male was held in custody for his and public safety. He was released when sober and issued a Provincial Offence Notice.
Neighbour Dispute leads to charges
On the 7th of May at 3:27pm, police were called to an east end residence regarding an on-going neighbour dispute. Police spoke to the parties involved and advice was given. Police learned that one of the parties involved was committing indecent acts towards her neighbour and she was warned to stop the behaviour. Shortly after police left the area, the female neighbour continued to commit the indecent acts directed at her neighbour. Police returned and arrested the female who was also under the influence of alcohol. As a result of the investigation, 71-year-old Diane Leclerc of Belleville was charged with committing an indecent act. She was later released on an Undertaking with a court date in June.
