article_snippet: St. Louis County Police Chief Jon Belmar was on probation in St. Louis County for receiving stolen property, Mr McCulloch said. '
article_snippet: On Thursday, St. Louis County Police Chief Jon Belmar said the officers could have easily been killed in the shooting, which came amid protests in Ferguson over alleged police violence.
article_snippet: St. Louis County Police Chief Jon Belmar also called the attack 'an ambush,' citing the officers.
article_snippet: St. Louis County Police Chief Jon Belmar said the officers could have easily been killed in the shooting, which came amid protests in Ferguson over alleged police violence.