An investigation into allegations of domestic violence and child abuse against Bel Air Police Department Chief Charles Moore has been referred to the Baltimore County Police Department due to potential conflicts of interest, while Bel Air’s police union rejected town officials’ comments about the matter and called for an independent investigation. The town announced Wednesday […]
Police Respond to Apparent Suicide at Bel Air Parking Garage Monday Morning
From the Bel Air Police Department: On Monday March 7, 2016 at approximately 07:58 am, Bel Air Police Officers responded to the area of the Bel Air Parking garage on South Hickory Avenue for a suicide. Upon arrival, officers observed a subject on the driveway entrance on the Pennsylvania Avenue side of the garage. Bel […]
Bel Air Police Chief Leo Matrangola Dies; Search Continues for Replacement
Bel Air Police Chief Leo Matrangola died Sunday morning following an extended battle with health issues, town officials said, more than a week after officially retiring. Bel Air Town Administrator Jesse Bane confirmed Matrangola’s death Sunday evening. “He is somebody that is going to be missed,” Bane said. “He went before his time. He leaves […]
Comptroller Franchot Recognizes Bel Air Police Department for Service to Community
From the Bel Air Police Department: On Monday, June 22, 2015, Peter Franchot, the Maryland Comptroller, visited the Bel Air Police Department to present a proclamation to Interim Chief Jack Meckley. The proclamation was a Certificate of Recognition for the services provided to the community by the Bel Air Police Department. Mr. Franchot personally thanked […]
Death of Woman at Bel Air Parking Garage Investigated as Suicide
From the Bel Air Police Department: (June 24, 2015 BEL AIR, MD) On Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at 9:56 a.m., the Bel Air Police received a call in reference to a female in trauma arrest lying on the sidewalk in front of the parking garage located at 16 South Hickory Ave. The victim, a woman […]
Amid “Growing Heroin Issue,” Bel Air Police Department to Begin Carrying Naxolone
From the Bel Air Police Department: (May 20, 2015 BEL AIR, MD) In an effort to become more proactive in dealing with the growing heroin issue, the Bel Air Police Department will begin carrying Naxolone. Naxolone, commonly known by its brand name Narcan, can be administered by officers to subjects experiencing, or believed to be […]
UPDATE: Rumored Bel Air Protest Connected to Freddie Gray Case Called “Not Credible” by Police
Local law enforcement agencies on Tuesday monitored rumors of a protest connected to the Freddie Gray case which would take place in Bel Air later this week–but by Tuesday evening at least one agency said those rumors were not credible. The Bel Air Police Department appeared to confirm in a Facebook post Tuesday afternoon that […]
Bel Air Police Announce Road Closure Saturday for Viewing of Paramedic Erik Steciak
From the Town of Bel Air: This is the Bel Air Police Department with an important message regarding a special event. The viewing for Erik Steciak, the medic killed in the line of duty will be held Saturday, January 17, 2015 at the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company at 109 S. Hickory Ave. Due to […]
