On September 19th at approximately 9:20am, Belleville Police were called to Victoria Park following reports of a body in the water. Belleville Fire and Hastings-Quinte Paramedics also responded. Police can confirm a body has been recovered. Until next of kin has been notified, no further details will be released.   Belleville Police are no longer on scene but the investigation remains ongoing.   Back to Briefs

There has been a significant development in a violent sexual assault case that occurred in July 2000 at a local hotel. After more than two decades, the case has resulted in a guilty plea and a substantial sentence. This outcome reflects the sustained efforts of Belleville Police Service detectives and forensic officers who remained committed to the investigation over many years. The case has involved numerous members of the service—both sworn and civilian—and its resolution is a testament to their dedication and professionalism. “This result speaks to the perseverance of our investigative team and the importance of continuing to pursue justice, no matter how much time has passed,” said Chief Murray Rodd. “We hope this outcome provides a degree of comfort to the victim and encouragement and hope to other victims who continue to wait for justice.” Out of respect for the legal process, additional details will be shared at

On August 29th, there was an incident at a Belleville hospital between police and a 35-year-old man. The Belleville Police Service has notified the province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) of the incident, and it has invoked its mandate. As such, the Belleville Police Service is unable to provide any further information. Any further inquiries should be directed to the SIU Communications. Back to Briefs

BELLEVILLE, ON – The Belleville Police Service, in partnership with the Belleville Police Association and the Police Association of Ontario, invites the community to join them for their annual Cops and Kids Fishing Derby. Children will have the opportunity to fish alongside Belleville Police Officers, Canadian Military Officers and more! The free fishing derby will take place on Saturday, August 30th, 2025, from 9:00am until 12:00pm at Victoria Park in Belleville. Kids aged 12 and under can enjoy a complimentary lunch, and the first 100 participants will receive a free fishing towel. No registration is required, and the event will run rain or shine. For inquiries: Sergeant Patrick Comeau, Belleville Police Service pcomeau@Bellevilleps.ca 613-966-0882 ext. 4069 Back to Briefs

BELLEVILLE, ON – The Belleville Police Service is urging the public to be safe online following a recent influx of sextortion reports involving youth. Sextortion is a type of online child exploitation where a suspect convinces a victim to share private or sexual photos or videos, generally over social media. Once the suspect has the content, they often threaten to share it with the victim’s friends, family or school unless the victim sends money, gift cards or additional content. Parents are encouraged to have ongoing open conversations with their children about internet safety and the risks of sharing private content online. How to Stay Safe Online: Be cautious when communicating with unknown persons online. If you don’t know the person in real life, you cannot confirm who they are on the other end. Never share intimate images or videos, even if you think you can trust the person. Be aware

BELLEVILLE, ON – The Belleville Police Service is proud to share the early success of its Community-Oriented Responsive Enforcement (CORE) initiative, a proactive summer program focused on strengthening relationships between police and the community through visibility, connection, and collaboration. As a result of the initiative’s success and strong community response, the Belleville Police Service has extended CORE through the end of August. Launched initially as a four-week pilot, CORE aimed to promote safety and address concerns in the downtown area by partnering with local agencies to share information, organize targeted enforcement efforts and tackle problems together. Belleville Police and its community partners worked closely throughout the initial phase to carry out targeted patrols, respond to issues, and strengthen safety through a coordinated, proactive approach. The initiative brought multiple agencies together to deliver real-time solutions and promote long-term community well-being. As a direct result of these efforts, Belleville Police recorded the