Belleville teen charged after two assault, mischief investigations

A 15-year-old girl from Belleville is facing charges following two separate incidents investigated by police.

On May 31, Belleville Police Service investigated a report of mischief that had occurred the previous day, according to a Wednesday, June 2 media release.

Police say a female approached a male at a west-end park and started a verbal confrontation. During the incident, the female allegedly took the male’s e-scooter and threw it onto the concrete, causing damage.

Officers identified a suspect through their investigation, according to the release

Then, on June 2, just after 7:40 p.m., police responded to a separate dispute in the area of South Front Street.

According to police, two males were approached by a group of youth who started a verbal confrontation. Police said the situation escalated, resulting in one male being pushed into the water and another being thrown to the ground.

Officers reviewed surveillance video and reported seeing a female throw one of the males to the ground.

Police identified the suspect as the same person involved in the earlier mischief investigation.

As a result, a 15-year-old Belleville girl was arrested and charged with assault and mischief.

Her identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

She was held for a bail hearing.