By Charlotte Aguilar “Mo” Lopez’s two-year-plus tryout showed Bellaire leaders that he was the man for the job, and Wednesday (May 19), he was named the city’s new police chief. Chief Byron Holloway will retire on July 31 after 45 years with the city, and the announcement about Lopez indicated the new top cop will be sworn in before the Aug. 2 City Council … [Read more...] about ‘Mo’ proves himself, is named Bellaire’s new police chief

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Bellaire woman on motorized scooter struck, killed in Triangle accident
A Bellaire woman died Friday morning (July 19) when she drove her motorized scooter into the path of a pickup truck at the Bellaire Triangle. The victim’s identity won’t be released by authorities until her family is notified. Bellaire police said the woman was struck when she pulled onto Bissonnet Street from a driveway between a restaurant and a tire shop near … [Read more...] about Bellaire woman on motorized scooter struck, killed in Triangle accident
Meet ‘Mo’ tonight: New brass, new headquarters for Bellaire PD
These are lively times for the Bellaire Police Department — and not just out on the streets. Bellaire will welcome its new assistant police chief, Onesimo “Mo” Lopez, at a reception at 6:30 tonight (Jan. 28) preceding the City Council meeting in City Hall at 7000 S. Rice Ave. Lopez, who had served with the Pearland PD for 24 years — most recently as a captain — was tapped … [Read more...] about Meet ‘Mo’ tonight: New brass, new headquarters for Bellaire PD
Bellaire police have suspect in indecent exposures — but seek more victims
Bellaire police have arrested a man they suspect of indecently exposing himself to a number of victims as he cruised the streets as far back as October — but they believe there are more victims and hope they will come forward to help build a case. Hector Rodriguez, 20, was taken into custody at his home — not in Bellaire — without incident Monday (Jan. 7) after being … [Read more...] about Bellaire police have suspect in indecent exposures — but seek more victims
Resident followed from Bellaire bank, robbed at home
Bellaire police are issuing another warning to residents about staying aware of their surroundings after a resident was apparently followed from a bank to his home a few blocks away then robbed as he exited his car just before 3 p.m. Thursday (June 7). According to police, the victim walked out of the Chase Bank, 5104 Bellaire Blvd., after making a transaction and entered his … [Read more...] about Resident followed from Bellaire bank, robbed at home