What started out as a disturbance call for Belleville Police on Saturday, concluded with multiple charges for one local.
Here is the full statement from police on the situation.
Disturbance Investigation Results in Multiple Charges
On August 22, 2026, at approximately 9:44 p.m., Belleville Police responded to a residence in the city’s west end regarding a disturbance.
The investigation revealed that the homeowner had just returned home from work and entered his residence when he was unexpectedly followed inside by a woman unknown to anyone in the home. Once inside, the woman began yelling that she wanted her dog returned to her. The residents advised police they had never met the woman and had no knowledge of her dog.
Police learned that the woman then physically assaulted the homeowner and threatened to kill him before leaving the residence. She subsequently drove a short distance down the street to another residence.
Upon arrival, officers were directed to the residence where the woman had gone. Police identified the woman and advised her that she was under arrest; however, she refused to exit the residence. Officers left the scene and advised that an arrest warrant would be sought.
The following morning, August 23, 2026, at approximately 7:33 a.m., Belleville Police received a 911 call from the same residence where the woman lived. The caller requested police attendance but did not provide any further information.
Recognizing the address from the previous evening’s incident, several officers were dispatched. Upon arrival, an officer was approached by a woman driving a vehicle who asked whom police were looking for. When the officer requested her name, the woman drove away. The officer recognized her as the individual involved in the disturbance the night before.
Responding officers attempted to stop the vehicle; however, the driver failed to stop. To evade police, the woman drove through a ditch, across a residential lawn, and ultimately
collided with a marked police cruiser, bringing her vehicle to a stop. She was taken into custody without further incident.
As a result of the investigation, Rebecca Virkutis, 34, of Belleville, was charged with:
· Assault
· Uttering Threats to Cause Death
· Being Unlawfully in a Dwelling House
· Dangerous Operation
Virkutis was released from custody on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville in November 2026
