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Bellaire Police Chief Announces Retirement While on Paid Leave for Investigation Into 'Employment Matter'

Chief Lopez retired after seven years amid an investigation triggered by his request to probe command staff; Lt. Shane O'Sullivan named acting chief during the search for a replacement.

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Onesimo Lopez, Jr., retires as Bellaire Police Chief amid an internal probe. Lt. Shane O’Sullivan is taking over for the time being.

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Police chief retires following weeks of internal review, paid administrative leave: City of Bellaire

The City of Bellaire confirmed that Police Chief Onesimo Lopez retired following an internal investigation that had him on paid leave since Nov. 20.

·Houston, United States
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Bellaire police chief retires amid investigation

Bellaire PD Chief Onesimo Lopez Jr.T was recently placed on leave during an investigation into an employment matter.

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Bellaire police chief announces retirement while on paid leave for investigation into 'employment matter'

Onesimo Lopez, Jr., retires as Bellaire Police Chief amid an internal probe. Lt. Shane O’Sullivan is taking over for the time being.

·Houston, United States
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KHOU 11 broke the news in Houston, United States on Saturday, December 20, 2025.
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