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Bellaire Police Chief Onesimo Lopez Retires After Internal Review

City officials say an internal review involving Lopez concluded with findings shared privately.

Overview

  • Lt. Shane O’Sullivan is serving as acting chief as the city opens a search for a permanent replacement in the coming weeks.
  • Lopez had been on paid administrative leave for several weeks during the internal review, which officials say has now concluded.
  • City leaders have not released the findings, describing the probe as an employment matter unrelated to public safety.
  • The department says it remains fully operational and focused on community safety and professionalism.
  • ABC13 previously reported the inquiry began in late November after Lopez reportedly sought an outside agency to examine members of his command staff.