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Belleville Police lay charges in intimate partner violence, impaired driver evading RIDE on long weekend

By Brock Ormond May 19, 2026 | 4:22 PM

On May 15th at 10:22am, Belleville Police responded to a residence in the city’s west end regarding a report of a domestic dispute. It was reported that a male and female were involved in a verbal altercation. Further information indicated that a previous dispute between the same individuals had escalated, with the male pushing the female.

As a result of investigation, a 30-year-old Belleville man was arrested and charged with assault.

He was released on an Undertaking with a scheduled court date in July.


Intimate Partner Violence

On May 17th at 9:30pm, Belleville Police responded to a residence in the city’s west end regarding a domestic dispute. It was reported that a male and a female became involved in a verbal dispute which escalated when the male slapped the female. It was

further reported that the male attempted to restrain the female to prevent her from leaving the residence.

As a result of investigation, a 19-year-old Belleville man was arrested and charged with:

· Assault

· Forcible confinement

· Overcome resistance by attempting to choke, suffocate or strangle another person

He was held for a bail hearing.

Impaired Driver Evades RIDE Program

On May 16th at approximately 1:00am, Belleville Police were conducting a RIDE program in the city’s east end when officers observed a vehicle make a U-turn and accelerate quickly in the opposite direction. Officers attempted to locate the vehicle and, a short time later, found it on its side in a parking lot. Officers approached and began an investigation.

As a result of investigation, Kelvin Jones, 39-year-old Belleville man, was arrested and charged with:

· Dangerous operation

· Operation while impaired

He was released on an Undertaking with a scheduled court date in June.

No serious injuries were reported as a result of the collision.