Overview
- The City of Bellaire confirmed Chief Onesimo Lopez is on paid administrative leave pending an internal inquiry.
- Officials say the investigation concerns an employment matter, with no specifics disclosed.
- The city says the issue is unrelated to public safety, and police operations continue without interruption.
- The statement characterizes administrative leave as a standard step in internal reviews rather than a disciplinary finding.
- Leaders say they intend to conclude the process quickly, with no additional information released to date.