Belleville Police Service cruiser. /BPS Facebook photo
A Belleville man accused of pulling out a knife at a business and allegedly threatening to stab two employees is facing a slew of charges.
On Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, just after 7 p.m., the Belleville Police Service said officers responded to a report of threats from a business in the city’s north end.
“A staff member reported that an unknown male had pulled out a knife and threatened to stab two employees before fleeing the scene,” said police.
After obtaining video surveillance footage, a search for the suspect ensued, and police said the accused was found a short distance away just before 8 p.m.
“During the arrest, the suspect admitted to stealing a mug from another nearby business,” said police.
As a result of the investigation, police said a 50-year-old Belleville man was arrested and charged with two counts of assault with a weapon, two counts of uttering threats, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, theft under $5,000, and two counts of failure to comply with a probation order.
None of these charges have been proven in court.
