A Belleville man was charged with assault after a dispute escalated on Monday.
On May 25th at 9:15 p.m., Belleville Police responded to a report of an assault at a business on Dundas Street West. It was reported that a male was sitting in his vehicle when another male approached and initiated a verbal dispute, which reportedly escalated when one person punched another. One male then fled the scene on foot.
Shortly after, police received a separate call about a male in the area yelling threats. Officers reviewed surveillance footage and confirmed he was the same individual wanted in connection with the first incident.
As a result of police investigation, Chad Owen, 34-year-old Belleville man, was located, arrested and charged with assault. He was released on an Undertaking with a scheduled court date in August.
