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Bellaire Police Chief Placed on Leave Amid Investigation

11/27/2025

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Police Chief Onesimo Lopez of the City of Bellaire Police Department was placed on paid administrative leave pending an internal employment investigation.
City officials say the action does not affect public safety or police services and is a standard procedure.
Multiple sources suggest the investigation may involve Lopez contacting an outside agency regarding his command staff.
No further details about the investigation have been disclosed.

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Police Chief Onesimo Lopez of the City of Bellaire Police Department was placed on paid administrative leave pending an internal employment investigation.
City officials say the action does not affect public safety or police services and is a standard procedure.
Multiple sources suggest the investigation may involve Lopez contacting an outside agency regarding his command staff.
No further details about the investigation have been disclosed.