Temporary Lockdown at a West End Secondary School On March 26th at 12:26pm, Belleville Police responded to a report of an individual inside a West End Secondary School with a firearm. Upon arrival and further investigation, officers located a teenager nearby in possession of a replica firearm and several knives. The 15-year-old Belleville male is facing weapons charges. The school was placed on lockdown while police responded, but the lockdown has since been lifted. The investigation remains ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Belleville Police Service at 613-966-0882. Back to Briefs

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 93 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at 5:00 am on March 25, 2026 to 5:00 am on March 26, 2026. Disturb the Peace On March 25th, Belleville Police responded to multiple calls for service regarding a female causing disturbances at various locations throughout the city. At 4:03pm, Belleville Police responded to a call regarding the same female causing disturbances at two businesses on Dundas St E. It was reported that she entered the first business and was acting erratically, yelling, and throwing merchandise. She then entered a neighbouring business and continued the disruptive behaviour. As a result of investigation, police located, arrested and charged a 28-year-old Belleville woman with: Causing a disturbance X2 Fail to comply with release order Fail to comply with probation order She was held for a bail hearing. Intimate Partner Violence On March 25th,

UPDATE: Impaired Motor Vehicle Collision Causing Death In connection with the motor vehicle collision that occurred on March 21st, John Golka, 49-year-old Quinte West man, was originally arrested and charged with the following offences: Dangerous operation of a conveyance causing bodily harm Impaired operation of a conveyance causing bodily harm Blood alcohol concentration – 80 or more milligrams   GOLKA was held for a bail hearing and has remained in custody since that time. As the investigation progressed, the charges against GOLKA were upgraded on March 25th to: Dangerous operation of a conveyance causing death Impaired operation of a conveyance causing death Blood alcohol concentration – 80 or more milligrams causing death   GOLKA remains in custody. ORIGINAL RELEASE SENT ON MARCH 23 Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision On March 21st at 11:25pm, Belleville Police, Fire and Hastings Quinte Paramedics responded to a serious motor vehicle collision on Dundas Street West.

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 130 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at 5:00 am on March 24, 2026 to 5:00 am on March 25, 2026. Intimate Partner Violence On March 24th at 6:50pm, Belleville Police responded to a call for service at a residence in the city’s west end. Upon arrival, officers spoke with individuals who reported that a verbal altercation had escalated between a male and a female into a physical confrontation. As a result of investigation, a 28-year-old Belleville man was arrested and charged with assault – spousal. He was released on an Undertaking with a scheduled court date in April. Back to Briefs

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 93 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at 5:00 am on March 23, 2026 to 5:00 am on March 24, 2026. Belleville Police Service Welcomes New Constable On March 24th, the Honourable Justice Bonn of the Ontario Court of Justice presided over the swearing-in ceremony of the Belleville Police Service’s newest Constable. Constable Jesse Baldock graduated from the Ontario Police College on March 19th, 2026. Chief Murray Rodd and Deputy Chief Sheri Meeks attended the ceremony, joined by family and friends who gathered to celebrate the newest member of the Service. Below is a photo of Constable Jesse Baldock alongside Chief Rodd and Deputy Chief Meeks.   Back to Briefs

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 240 calls for service over a beginning at 5:00 am on March 20, 2026 to 5:00 am on March 23, 2026. Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision On March 21st at 11:25pm, Belleville Police, Fire and Hastings Quinte Paramedics responded to a serious motor vehicle collision on Dundas Street West. A 19-year-old Belleville male was extracted from his vehicle and transported to Kingston General Hospital with life-threatening injuries. As a result of investigation, John Golka, 49-year-old Quinte West man, was arrested, charged, and held for a bail hearing. In the afternoon of March 22nd, the 19-year-old, identified as Samuel Brown, succumbed to his injuries. The investigation remains ongoing and updates will be provided as they become available. Mischief On March 22nd at 7:14am, Belleville Police attended a residence in the city’s west end regarding a report of an unwanted person. It was reported