Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 217 calls for service over a 72-hour period beginning at 5:00 am on the 26th of August, 2022, to 5:00 am on the
Driving/ drug offences
On 27 August 2022, at 2:35pm, police received a call regarding a motor vehicle collision on Dundas Street East. Police arrived and observed a single vehicle had struck a pole. Police attempted to speak with the driver when he attempted to flee on foot. The male was quickly arrested, and police located a large quantity of cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl on his person. Police searched the vehicle and located a variety of drug and drug trafficking paraphernalia, a replica handgun, and a kevlar vest. Joseph Dunkley, 35, of Belleville was charged with the following offences:
- Fail to remain
- Drive under suspension x3
- Operation while prohibited x 2
- Obstruct peace officer
- Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order x4
- Transport firearm or weapon in a careless manner
- Possession of schedule 1 substance x3
- Possession of property obtained by crime.
Dunkley was held in custody following a bail hearing.
Break and enter
On 28 August 2022, police responded to a Mitchell Road address regarding a break and enter. Police were advised by the victim that sometime between 9:00pm on Saturday 27 August and 4:00pm on Sunday 28 August the suspect(s) had broke into his garage stealing tools including a generator and a welder. The suspect(s) also stole a 5x10 utility trailer which was unplated as well as a motorcycle. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Belleville Police Service.
Stolen Vehicle
On 28 August 2022, at 4:25pm, police took a call regarding a stolen vehicle from a Cannifton Road business. The vehicle is a black Ford F250 license plate AB35442. Anyone with information, or anyone who sees the vehicle is asked to call the Belleville Police Service.