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Bridgeton Police Department Honors ACO Armstead for Rescuing Lost Dog Bella in Missouri

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Published on February 12, 2026
Bridgeton Police Department Honors ACO Armstead for Rescuing Lost Dog Bella in MissouriSource: Facebook/Bridgeton Police Department

The Bridgeton Police Department highlighted the efforts of Animal Control Officer Armstead in rescuing Bella, a dog that had been missing since New Year’s Eve. Residents in the Maryland Heights and Bridgeton areas reported concerns after seeing the dog in a local wooded area. Bella was safely returned to her family in St. Ann.

ACO Armstead spent several hours setting a trap to safely capture Bella, a skittish dog that had been avoiding contact with humans. The police department noted his efforts in a social media post, emphasizing the time and care involved in ensuring the dog’s safe return to its family, according to a Facebook post.

More details are available on the Bridgeton Police Department’s Facebook page.