Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 127 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at 5:00 am on January 13, 2026 to 5:00 am on January 14, 2026. Warrant On January 13th at 9:13am, Belleville Police conducting proactive patrol in the downtown area observed a male who was known to have an outstanding BPS arrest warrant for failure to attend court while on a release order. As a result, a 40-year-old Belleville man of no fixed address was arrested on the strength of the warrant and held for a bail hearing. Back to Briefs

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 79 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at 5:00 am on January 12, 2026 to 5:00 am on January 13, 2026. Drug Offence On January 13th at 2:50am, Belleville Police observed a vehicle driving in the city’s east end that was associated with a male known to be wanted on committal warrants. Officers observed a female driving the vehicle with a male passenger and initiated a traffic stop. Upon approaching the vehicle, officers observed a male hiding in the trunk. The male was identified and arrested on the strength of the outstanding committal warrants. During the arrest, officers located cocaine in the male’s jacket pocket. As a result, Richard Brant, a 53-year-old Belleville man, was charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine. He was released on an Undertaking with a scheduled court date in March. Back

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 189 calls for service beginning at 5:00 am on January 9, 2026 to 5:00 am on January 12, 2026. Impaired Driver On January 11th at 4:11pm, Belleville Police observed a vehicle parked unusually in the city’s east end. Officers approached the vehicle and found a female slumped over the steering wheel. As a result of investigation, Rhonda Giorano, a 34-year-old Belleville woman, was arrested and charged with: Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs Failure to comply with a release order   She was released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court in February. Uttering Threats On January 10th at 3:40pm, Belleville Police responded to a business on Dundas Street West regarding a disturbance. It was reported that a female became aggressive and threatened to stab staff. As a result of investigation, Lindsay Kellar, a 30-year-old Belleville woman

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 77 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at 5:00 am on January 8, 2026 to 5:00 am on January 9, 2026. Mischief On January 8th at 7:10pm, Belleville Police responded to an apartment complex in the city’s east end regarding a reported disturbance. It was reported that a male resident had been banging on a female resident’s door after becoming upset about noise, causing damage to the door. As a result, Van Johnston, 65-year-old Belleville man, was arrested and charged with mischief under $5000. He was released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court in February. Child Pornography On January 8th, the Belleville Police Service and O.P.P. Internet Child Exploitation Units, Criminal Investigations Division, Emergency Response Unit and the Technological Crimes Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in Quinte West, Ontario. As a result,

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 70 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at 5:00 am on January 7, 2026 to 5:00 am on January 8, 2026. Uttering Threats On January 7th at 9:41am, Belleville Police responded to a report of a female uttering threats towards staff at a group home in the city’s east end. Upon arrival, officers learned the female was bound by conditions to be of good behaviour and keep the peace. As a result, a 26-year-old Belleville woman was arrested and charged with: Failure to comply with a release order Uttering threats She was held for a bail hearing. Back to Briefs

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 74 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at 5:00 am on January 6, 2026 to 5:00 am on January 7, 2026. Belleville Police Service Welcomes Two New Constables On January 6th, the Honourable Justice Bonn of the Ontario Court of Justice presided over the swearing-in ceremony of the Belleville Police Service’s two newest Constables. Constables Meghan Hobbs and Jake London graduated from the Ontario Police College on December 17th, 2025. Chief Murray Rodd and Deputy Chief Sheri Meeks attended the ceremony, joined by family and friends who gathered to celebrate the newest members of the Service. Below is a photo of Constables Hobbs and London alongside Chief Rodd and Deputy Chief Meeks. Back to Briefs