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Did Moab's police chief fully disclose his history of leaving departments while under investigation for misconduct?
At a Sept. 27, 2022, Moab City Council meeting, then-Chief Jared Garcia introduced his new assistant chief Lex Bell to the council, as well as another detective.
Records show that Moab Police Chief Lex Bell was investigated for an alleged inapropriate relationship with a confidential informant. After joining the Moab Police Department in 2022, Lex Bell was promoted to chief in 2023. The following story was reported by The Utah Investigative Journalism Project in partnership with Salt Lake City Weekly and the Moab Sun News .
At a Sept. 27, 2022, Moab City Council meeting, then-Chief Jared Garcia introduced his new assistant chief Lex Bell to the council, as well as another detective.
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