Minneapolis police chief resigns after interfering with investigation into his conduct, mayor says: ‘Extremely painful decision’
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara has resigned after interfering with an investigation into his conduct. Mayor Jacob Frey stated that O'Hara's resignation was necessary to maintain public trust in the police department. O'Hara faced allegations of inappropriate relationships with city employees, although these were not substantiated, and he had deleted evidence related to the investigation.
- ▪O'Hara chose to resign rather than face disciplinary action for interfering with an investigation.
- ▪The mayor indicated that O'Hara's actions could have led to termination.
- ▪There are still 17 open complaints against O'Hara that are being investigated.
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US News Minneapolis police chief resigns after interfering with investigation into his conduct, mayor says: ‘Extremely painful decision’ By Associated Press Published May 27, 2026, 12:08 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara, who was hired to oversee reforms in the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing, chose to resign rather than face disciplinary action for interfering with an investigation into his conduct, Mayor Jacob Frey announced Tuesday. O’Hara, who led local police during the recent federal immigration crackdown in the city, was under investigation on accusations that he was engaging in intimate relationships with city employees.
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