City police commissioner hospitalized
We're not yet sure how many people Baltimore's police commissioner caught this morning as part of a road race in which cops got $2 for every runner the top cop passed.
That's because around the nine-mile mark, Frederick H. Bealefeld III suffered a minor medical issue and was taken to a hospital for evaluation. We're promised more details later and we'll update the story as warranted on our breaking news site.
I'll also give an update when we learn how much money Bealefeld raised in the 10-mile road race that started at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore in Druid Hill Park. Bealefeld (at left chatting with cadets before the race and before he was taken to the hospital) started nearly last of about 3,100 runners and got $2 for every person he overtook along the course. Cadets joined him and "tagged" the runners he passed by to get a count. The money was pledged by Corrigan Sports Enterprises, a local promotional group.
The race started, the commish, who runs often, said he wouldn't be last "for long." The money raised goes to the Police Foundation; the union chipped in $500. "There is no shame in being caught by the commissioner," the race starter told the crowd just before the 9:30 a.m. start, and just as the skies opened with a drenching rain.
Money raised also went to the University of Maryland Heart Center.








Comments
Bealefeld is a very good runner. For his age group the man has pretty good speed. I should know, he's beat me in several races. Here's to the Commissioner seeing a speedy recovery.
Posted by: A.F. James MacArthur Ph.A.L. | June 20, 2009 1:16 PM
Commissioner Bealefeld needs to resign he is doing nothing for our city we use to see our old Commissioner norris out on the street with the patrol offices i have not seen Commissioner Bealefeld on the streets unless someone like a kid gets shoot and ms Dixon comes out she makes him come out he is know good for the city of baltimore we need Norris back he was great just like them sexy girls from newyork
Posted by: Johnny | September 4, 2009 1:27 AM