Police Mourning Death Of Fellow Officer

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — The Prince George’s County Police family shared Sunday on social media that Police Officer First Class Alex Belcher #4204 passed away Oct. 8.

The police department stated that Belcher had been dealing with a "hard-fought medical battle."

Belcher was a seven-year veteran of the agency. He spent his career serving as a patrol officer in District I - Hyattsville and was most recently assigned to Shift 4, Squad 42.

He was a member of Academy Session 139 and over the years, Belcher earned multiple letters of commendation, a unit citation, a Life Saving Award, was named Officer of the Month multiple times and recently was selected to be a field training officer, the police department said.

Prior to joining the agency, Belcher also served as a volunteer firefighter/EMT with the Dover Township Fire Department, the police department said.

"He leaves behind his cherished fiancé, Emily, his parents, a stepfather, two brothers, a half sister and countless friends and family members," the police department stated. "Please keep his squad mates, as well as his family and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time."