Belleville Police have arrested a man after a man in a wheelchair was attacked.
On August 31, 2026, at 2:14 pm., Belleville Police responded the area of Station Street and Burrell Street regarding an assault.
Upon arrival, it was reported that an unknown male approached an individual operating a motorized wheelchair, grabbed him, pulled him to the ground, and punched him before fleeing the area on foot. The incident also resulted in damage to the wheelchair.
Officers reviewed video footage and identified a suspect. At approximately 5:32 p.m., officers located the suspect.
As a result of the investigation, a 46-year-old Belleville man of no fixed address was arrested and charged with:
· Assault
· Mischief – under $5000
· Failure to comply with an undertaking
He was held for a bail hearing.
