Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 284 calls for service from 5:00 a.m. on October 9, 2026, to 5:00 a.m. on October 13, 2026. Impaired Driver On October 12, 2026, at 6:51 a.m., Belleville Police responded to the city’s north end regarding a suspected impaired driver. It was reported that a male, known to the complainant, had been operating an ATV on the complainant’s property. When the complainant went outside to investigate, a physical altercation occurred. The male then drove the ATV into a ditch and became stuck. He attempted to free the ATV using a vehicle, causing both to become stuck. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the male driver and observed signs of impairment. As a result of investigation, Travis Plume, a 33-year-old Madoc man, was arrested and charged with: Operation while impaired – alcohol Failure to comply with demand Assault   He was released on

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 100 calls for service from 5:00 a.m. on October 8, 2026, to 5:00 a.m. on October 9, 2026. Intimate Partner Violence On October 3, 2026, Belleville Police investigated a report of intimate partner violence. Officers spoke with the victim, who reported ongoing harassment by a male. During the investigation, officers also learned of a previous incident in which the male physically assaulted, threatened, and forcibly restrained the victim in a vehicle. As a result of the investigation, an arrest warrant was obtained for the following offences: Criminal harassment – repeatedly communicate Assault – spousal Forcible confinement Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm On October 8, 2026, a 28-year-old Thomasburg man was arrested on the strength of the outstanding warrant. He was released on an undertaking with a court date in November. Back to Briefs

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 86 calls for service from 5:00 a.m. on October 7, 2026, to 5:00 a.m. on October 8, 2026. Impaired Driver On October 8, 2026, at 12:58 a.m., Belleville Police responded to the area of North Front Street and Tracey Street for a report of a single-vehicle collision. It was reported that a vehicle had struck a utility pole and that the driver was attempting to leave the area. Upon arrival, officers observed the driver exit the damaged vehicle and walk toward another vehicle parked nearby. Officers located the driver and observed signs of impairment while speaking with him. As a result of the investigation, Ahmad Anas, a 39-year-old Belleville man, was arrested and charged with:   Operation while impaired – alcohol Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration over 80 mg. He was released on an undertaking with a court date

STATEMENT FROM THE CHIEF On behalf of the members of the Belleville Police Service, I want to thank the public for the outpouring of support shown since the events of September 20 that impacted our members and seriously injured Constable Jeff Smith. Every message, letter, card, and well wish received from across Ontario and beyond has been deeply appreciated. Today, I am pleased to share that Constable Smith continues to make steady progress and is improving each day. His treatment has included multiple surgeries, and he continues to receive ongoing medical care. Considering the extent of his injuries, he is doing remarkably well, and we remain encouraged by his resilience and recovery. In the weeks since the incident, the Service has met with municipal, provincial, federal, and diplomatic leaders, as well as community and public safety leaders. Through those conversations, we have reaffirmed our commitment to stand shoulder to shoulder

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 83 calls for service from 5:00 a.m. on October 5, 2026, to 5:00 a.m. on October 6, 2026. Intimate Partner Violence On October 5, 2026, at approximately 5:50 p.m., Belleville police responded to a residence on North Front Street regarding a domestic dispute. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a female who reported that during a verbal argument, a male punched her before leaving the residence. At the same time, a male attended the Belleville Police Service to report that he had also been assaulted during the same incident, whereby the female had punched him. As a result of the investigation, both parties were arrested and charged. A 38-year-old Belleville man was arrested and charged with the following offences and held for a bail hearing: Assault – spousal Fail to comply with probation order X2   A 34-year-old Belleville woman was arrested

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 272 calls for service from 5:00 a.m. on October 2, 2026, to 5:00 a.m. on October 5, 2026. Warrants On September 14, 2026, Belleville Police investigated a report of a stolen credit card that had subsequently been used to make fraudulent purchases. As a result of the investigation, police identified a suspect and obtained arrest warrants for the following offences: Theft of a credit card Use of a credit card Break and enter with intent to commit an indictable offence Fail to comply with a release order   On October 3, 2026, at 8:31 p.m., Belleville Police observed the suspect in the area of Sidney Street.   As a result, Michael Mercer, a 45-year-old Belleville man of no fixed address, was arrested on the strength of the outstanding warrants and held for a bail hearing.   Impaired Driver On October 3,