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BriefenforcementAug 17, 2026

La Marque Mayor Keith Bell arrested on indecent exposure charge in Brazoria County

La Marque Mayor Keith Bell, 53, was arrested Friday by the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office on a warrant for indecent exposure, a Class B misdemeanor, according to booking and court records [2][3]. Records indicate he was detained at a business park in Angleton and booked into jail that day, and he appeared before a judge Saturday morning, who set bond at $75,000 [3]. The City of La Marque confirmed the arrest in a statement [2]. Bell has been mayor since 2021, according to the city's website [1].

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Sources

  1. khou.com · La Marque mayor booked into Brazoria County jail on indecent exposure charge Aug 22, 2026
  2. abc13.com · La Marque Mayor Keith Bell arrested, charged with indecent exposure in Brazoria County, records show Aug 22, 2026
  3. click2houston.com · La Marque mayor arrested, charged with indecent exposure Aug 22, 2026
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  6. fox26houston.com · La Marque mayor makes $75K bond for indecent exposure arrest Aug 22, 2026
  7. fox26houston.com · La Marque mayor arrested for alleged indecent exposure Aug 22, 2026

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