- April 14, 2026
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 106 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at 5:00 am on April 13, 2026 to 5:00 am on April 14, 2026.
Warrant
On April 13th at 1:25pm, Belleville Police responded to a call for service regarding an unwanted person that had attended a local business. Officers learned that the individual had an outstanding Belleville Police Service arrest warrant for Fail to Comply with a Probation Order and Mischief Under $5,000.
As a result, officers located and arrested John Crawford, 31-year-old Belleville man of no fixed address, on the strength of the outstanding warrant. He was held for a bail hearing.
Shoplift
On April 13th at 6:27pm, Belleville Police responded to a report of theft at a business in the city’s north end. Staff reported observing a female concealing merchandise and leaving the store without paying. Officers reviewed video footage and observed the female placing items in a bag and exiting the business.
As a result of investigation, Mercedes Rushlow-Stratton, 28-year-old Belleville woman of no fixed address, was located, arrested and charged with Theft Under $5,000.
She was released on an Undertaking with a scheduled court date in June.
