In the waning and tumultuous days of 2021, the Beverly Hills City Council heard from residents over safety concerns following a spate of high-profile crimes in the city. At the Council’s Dec. 7 Regular Session, Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) Chief Mark Stainbrook gave an update on the state of security in the city in the wake of the Dec. 1 killing of long-time resident and philanthropist Jacqueline Avant. Stainbrook reported that police made an arrest of a suspect, Aariel Maynor, one day after the “horrific tragedy.” Additionally, BHPD “made five other significant arrests this week in relation to ongoing criminal cases.”
“I am very proud of our police officers and civilian staff who have been working tirelessly,” Stainbrook said. “For the time that I have been here, I have been impressed with the level of interdepartmental teamwork, our excellent access to technology and the amazing level of community support.”
