Belleville Police made a handful of arrests over the weekend in various incidents.
Family Dispute
Around 6 p.m. Sunday, Belleville Police responded to an apartment unit in the city’s east end regarding a family dispute.
Upon arrival, it was reported that earlier in the day, a female’s adult son had smashed a mirror inside the residence. Later, a verbal argument between the two escalated, during which the male grabbed the female by the throat and threatened her.
As a result of the investigation, a 47-year-old Belleville man was arrested and charged with:
· Mischief under $5000
· Assault
· Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
· Arrested on outstanding warrants from Quinte West OPP and Durham Regional Police
He was held for a bail hearing.
Intimate Partner Violence
Saturday, shortly before 5 p.m., Belleville Police responded to a residence in the city’s west end regarding a domestic disturbance.
Upon arrival, officers spoke with the involved parties and learned that during a verbal altercation, the female armed herself with two knives and swung them at a male while making threats.
She later reportedly put the knives down but continued the altercation, scratching the male’s neck and throwing a water bottle at him. The female left the residence before returning a short time later.
As a result of the investigation, a 50-year-old Belleville woman was arrested and charged with:
· Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
· Assault with a weapon – spousal
· Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm – spousal
· Assault – spousal
She was held for a bail hearing.
