Fire Investigation in Belleville On February 12th, at approximately 5:30 AM, Belleville Police responded to a house fire in the area of Queen Street and William Street. Belleville Fire and Hastings-Quinte Paramedics were on scene with firefighters working to control the fire. Upon arrival, it was reported that individuals might still be inside the residence. One person was removed by firefighters from the home while two others escaped on their own. Two females, both 72 years old, were transported to the hospital. The first female sustained serious injuries. The second female sustained critical injuries and has since succumbed to her injuries. The third individual was uninjured. Belleville Police are assisting the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office with the investigation into the cause of the fire. Back to Briefs

Kingston Police Officer Arrested in Criminal Harassment Investigation A member of the Kingston Police Service has been charged by Belleville Police Service in connection to off-duty incidents. In October 2025, the Belleville Police Service received a request from the Kingston Police Service to conduct an independent investigation into an allegation of criminal harassment involving one of their members. On February 11th 2026, as a result of the investigation, the member was arrested and charged with one count of criminal harassment. The member was released on an Undertaking with conditions and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date. No further details will be provided in order to protect the privacy of those involved and to maintain the integrity of the investigation. Back to Briefs

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 122 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at 5:00 am on February 11, 2026 to 5:00 am on February 12, 2026. Belleville Police Intelligence / Drug Unit – Drug Arrests On Wednesday, February 11th 2026, members of Belleville Police Drug Unit executed a Controlled Drugs substance Act search warrant in the city’s east end with the assistance of the Belleville Police K9 and Emergency Response Unit. Police seized: 1 gram of Crystal Methamphetamine 150.8 grams of Cocaine Digital Scales Packaging material 2 Cell phones $430.00 in Canadian Currency   As a result of police investigation, the following persons were arrested and charged: Rhonda Zielski, 59-year-old Belleville woman, was charged with the following offences and held for a bail hearing: Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine – Sec 5(2) CDSA Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Crystal

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 90 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at 5:00 am on February 10, 2026 to 5:00 am on February 11, 2026. Man Arrested in Sexual Assault Investigation A 46-year-old Belleville man has been arrested as a result of a sexual assault investigation that commenced in the early morning hours of February 6th. Throughout the investigation it was learnt that the victim met the suspect through an online dating app. On February 7th, members of the Belleville Police Service Criminal Investigation Division and Emergency Response Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in the city’s east end. As a result, Danny Arsenault, 46-year-old Belleville man, was arrested and charged with: Sexual assault with a weapon Unauthorized possession of a weapon Assault Forcible confinement He was held for a bail hearing. Police are concerned that the suspect may have been

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 115 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at 5:00 am on February 9, 2026 to 5:00 am on February 10, 2026. Intimate Partner Violence On February 10th at 2:44am, Belleville Police responded to a residence in the city’s west end regarding a report of a domestic dispute. It was reported that a verbal argument between a male and female had escalated, during which the male bit the female and pushed another female who was present. As a result of investigation, a 21-year-old Belleville man, was arrested and charged with 2 counts of assault. He was released on an Undertaking with a scheduled court date in March. Back to Briefs

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 257 calls for service beginning at 5:00 am on February 6, 2026 to 5:00 am on February 9, 2026. Intimate Partner Violence On February 6th at 7:40pm, Belleville Police attended a residence in the city’s west end regarding a report of a domestic dispute. Upon arrival, officers spoke to a female who reported that earlier in the evening, a verbal argument escalated and a male had pushed her and spit on her. It was also revealed that the male was bound by conditions to not communicate with the female or be at her residence. After the incident, the male left the residence. On February 7th, as a result of investigation, officers located, arrested, and charged a 32-year-old Belleville man with: Assault Fail to comply with release order X6 Outstanding warrants executed He was held for a bail hearing. Warrants On February