A Belleville officer was cleared by the SIU after a March 10, 2026, hospital scuffle involving a drug-impaired man, with force deemed justified.

The Special Investigations Unit has cleared a Belleville police officer of wrongdoing following a scuffle at a hospital involving a man who was reportedly under the influence of drugs. The incident occurred on March 10, 2026, and the SIU concluded that the officer's use of force was justified under the circumstances. No criminal charges were filed.