Belleview Police Department

05/24/2026

On 05/24/2026 at approximately 1:30 pm officers with the Belleview Police Department and deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office began requesting residents in the area of SE 107th Place and SE 52nd Court to evacuate in reference to a possibly dangerous situation involving a person with a violent felony warrant in the area.

At 2:10 pm the scene has been cleared. This was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public. The suspect has been taken into custody without incident. All residents who evacuated the area can return to their homes.

Thank you for your cooperation.

05/21/2026

UPDATE: The roadway is now clear. If anyone has any information in reference to this incident please contact the Belleview Police Department. Thank you.

Around 6:15 PM, officers responded to the 10700 block of Highway 441 following a crash involving a vehicle and motorcycle. Upon arrival, officers located the driver of the motorcycle deceased.

At this time, the roadway is closed and northbound traffic is being detoured through Belleview Square Plaza. Please avoid the area while officers are on scene investigating.

05/18/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 05/18/2026
Florida Law Enforcement Liaison Program
Seat Belts Saves Lives

Buckle Up May 18 – May 31, and Every Day

Belleview, FL — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is urging drivers to buckle up ahead of the Click It or Ticket seat belt safety campaign. The national high-visibility seat belt enforcement effort, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, runs May 18-31, 2026. In 2023, there were 10,484 unbuckled passenger vehicle occupants killed in traffic crashes. The national seat belt use rate in 2024 was 91.2%, which is good — but it can be better. The other 8.8% still need to be reminded that seat belts save lives. Participating law enforcement agencies will be taking a no-excuses approach to seat belt law enforcement, writing citations day and night.

One of the focuses of the Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign is nighttime enforcement. NHTSA data shows a higher number of unrestrained occupant fatalities happen at night (56% between the hours of 6 p.m. and 5:59 a.m.). Of the males killed in crashes in 2023, more than half (53%) were unrestrained. For females killed in crashes, 41% were not buckled up.

Buckle Up the Right Way

· Place the shoulder belt across the middle of the chest and away from the neck.
· Lay the lap belt across the hips and not the stomach.
· NEVER place the seat belt behind the back or under arms.

For more information on the Click It or Ticket seat belt high-visibility enforcement campaign, please visit NHTSA.gov/ClickIt

05/07/2026

UPDATE: Herbert has been located. He is safe and receiving medical attention.

MISSING / ENDANGERED - HERBERT ANDES

Please contact the Belleview Police Department at 352-245-7044 with any information.

04/28/2026

04/06/2026

🚨 FRAUD ALERT 🚨

The City of Belleview has recently been made aware of an incident where a local business owner received an email that appeared to be from the City, including a fictitious invoice requesting payment. In addition, citizens and business owners have previously reported receiving phone calls from individuals claiming to be City employees.

Scams like this are occurring nationwide, and these tactics are part of a growing trend where scammers impersonate government agencies to create urgency and pressure victims into making payments.

If you receive a suspicious email or phone call, contact the Belleview Police Department or City Hall directly to confirm the legitimacy of the request.

03/11/2026

⚠️ Belleview Residents – Stay Alert to Cyber Scams ⚠️

Cybercriminals are constantly looking for new ways to target people through phone calls, emails, and online messages. They may pretend to be banks, government agencies, or companies you trust.

The City of Belleview Police Department wants residents to stay vigilant and protect their personal information.

🛡️ Tips to stay safe:

• Don’t answer calls from unknown numbers
• Never share personal or financial information over the phone or online
• Be cautious with suspicious emails, texts, or links
• Report suspicious activity immediately

If you believe you are being targeted by a scam, contact the Belleview Police Department.

(352)245-7044

Working together, we can keep our community safe.

💙 Stay Smart. Stay Safe.

03/10/2026

We our deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Seargant Parrish. We send our deepest condolences to his family, friends as well to the Wildwood Police Department.

Please as a community keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that the Wildwood Police Department must announce the passing of Sergeant Richard (RC) Parrish due to a tragic accident while vacationing.

Sergeant Parrish was a well-respected, valued, and loved member of this agency. His work ethic, dedication, and desire to serve the members of our community was unrivaled, and his untimely death is a tremendous loss for us all.

Please keep RC, his family, loved ones, and friends in your thoughts and prayers.

03/10/2026

🚓🚶‍♂️🚲 Belleview Police Safety Reminder

Did you know sidewalks are for pedestrians only? Bicyclists should ride on the roadway and follow the same traffic laws as motor vehicles.

Following these simple rules helps protect everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers alike—and makes Belleview’s streets safer for all.

Let’s work together to keep our community safe. Please share this reminder with your friends and neighbors!

Walk Safe. Ride Smart.

03/09/2026

🚸 Scheduled Crosswalk Enforcement – March 17, 2026 🚸

The Belleview Police Department will be conducting a crosswalk enforcement detail on March 17, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM to help improve pedestrian safety in our community.

📍 Locations:
• 5300 Block of SE Abshier Blvd
• Intersection of SE Hwy 484 & SE Brown Rd

This enforcement effort is part of the Best Foot Forward pedestrian safety initiative and is conducted in partnership with Bike/Walk Central Florida.

Drivers are reminded to slow down, stay alert, and yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. Let’s work together to keep our roads safe for everyone! 🚶‍♂️🚗


For more information on Best Foot Forward see this link:

https://www.bikewalkcentralflorida.org/best-foot-forward