Police Officer Struck in Face During Disturbance at Belleville Business, Man Charged
Belleville Police reported today that a 25-year-old man from Deseronto is facing multiple charges after allegedly striking an officer in the face during a disturbance at a business on North Front Street.
On Saturday, October 10th, 2026, at approximately 2:02 a.m., Belleville Police responded to reports of a disturbance at a business along North Front Street.
Upon arriving, officers encountered an active disturbance involving several individuals.
During the incident, police attempted to take one of the individuals into custody.
According to investigators, the man actively resisted arrest and struck an officer in the face as officers attempted to apprehend him.
Following the confrontation, police arrested Caiden Hazlewood, 25, of Deseronto, and charged him with:
Assault a peace officer
Causing a disturbance
Assault with intent to resist arrest
Hazlewood was subsequently released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court in December 2026.
Police did not indicate in the information provided whether the officer sustained any injuries requiring medical attention.
If you notice a disturbance or crime happening, please report it to Belleville Police
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