Trending Now - Minneapolis Police Chief Steps Down Over Investigation Interference

WHO:

ABC News - Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara resigned.

CNN - Mayor Jacob Frey announced the resignation.

CNN - Assistant Police Chief Katie Blackwell is leading the department during the search for a new chief.

WHAT:

CNN - O'Hara chose to resign rather than face disciplinary action, which could include termination.

CNN - O'Hara was under investigation for accusations of engaging in intimate relationships with city employees, which were never substantiated.

CNN - O'Hara is accused of deleting a contact card from his city-issued cell phone and informing another city employee about the investigation after being instructed to keep it confidential.

CNN - The city still has 17 open complaints against O'Hara, which are separate from the investigation that resulted in his resignation.

NBC News - O'Hara resigned after an investigation found that he had interfered with a probe into his conduct.

CNN - O’Hara chose to resign rather than face disciplinary action, which could include termination.

CNN - O’Hara led local police during a recent federal immigration crackdown in the city.

CNN - The mayor's office spokesperson Jennifer Lor stated that the city will continue investigating the 17 open complaints against O’Hara, which are separate from the investigation that resulted in his resignation.

CNN - O’Hara was under investigation for accusations of engaging in intimate relationships with city employees, which were never substantiated.

CNN - O’Hara is accused of deleting a contact card from his city-issued cell phone and informing another city employee about the investigation after being instructed to keep it confidential.

CNN - The mayor's office spokesperson Jennifer Lor stated that the city still has 17 open complaints against O’Hara, which are separate from the investigation that resulted in his resignation.

CNN - O’Hara oversaw the law enforcement response to the deadly Annunciation Catholic School shooting last August.

CNN - The US Department of Justice under Trump canceled the agreement to overhaul police training and use-of-force policies months after it was established.

CNN - O’Hara was under investigation for accusations of engaging in intimate relationships with city employees, although those allegations were never substantiated.

CNN - The mayor's office spokesperson Jennifer Lor stated that the city still has 17 open complaints against O’Hara, which are separate from the investigation that resulted in his resignation.

ABC News - O’Hara chose to resign rather than face discipline for interfering with an investigation.

CNN - O’Hara was under investigation for accusations of engaging in intimate relationships with city employees.

CNN - O’Hara is accused of deleting a contact card from his city-issued cell phone and informing another city employee about the investigation.

CNN - There are 17 open complaints against O’Hara, separate from the investigation that led to his resignation.

WHERE:

ABC News - The events took place in Minneapolis.

WHEN:

CNN - O’Hara became the police chief in 2022.

CNN - The federal government entered an agreement with Minneapolis last year to overhaul police training and use-of-force policies.

WHY:

CNN - Mayor Frey stated that O'Hara's resignation was necessary to maintain public trust.

CNN - Frey emphasized that "Trust is not secondary to the job. It is the job."

NBC News - Mayor Jacob Frey stated that O'Hara's resignation was necessary to maintain public trust.

CNN - Mayor Frey stated, "It was an extremely painful decision, obviously, but I concluded that that was necessary to maintain public trust, and this was the right way to move forward as a city."

CNN - Mayor Frey stated that the decision to resign was necessary to maintain public trust.

CNN - Frey emphasized that "Trust is not secondary to the job. It is the job."

HOW:

CNN - O'Hara interfered with the investigation by deleting evidence and discussing the investigation with another employee despite being instructed to keep it confidential.

NBC News - O'Hara was accused of deleting a contact card from his city-issued cell phone and discussing the investigation with another employee despite being instructed to keep it confidential.

CNN - O’Hara is accused of deleting a contact card from his city-issued cell phone in an attempt to shield evidence and discussing the investigation with another employee despite being instructed to keep it confidential, according to a written reprimand obtained by The Associated Press.

CNN - O’Hara interfered with the investigation by deleting evidence and discussing the investigation with another employee despite being instructed to keep it confidential.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 23:21 UTC)

O'Hara has resigned from his position rather than face potential disciplinary action, which could have included termination, amid an investigation into accusations of inappropriate relationships with city employees that were never substantiated. He is also accused of deleting a contact card from his city-issued phone and discussing the investigation with another employee, despite being told to maintain confidentiality, and there are still 17 open complaints against him unrelated to this case. Mayor Frey stated that O'Hara's resignation was essential for maintaining public trust, emphasizing that "Trust is not secondary to the job. It is the job."

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 19:44 UTC)

O'Hara has resigned following an investigation that revealed he interfered with a probe into his conduct, a move deemed necessary by Mayor Jacob Frey to maintain public trust. The investigation found that O'Hara deleted a contact card from his city-issued cell phone and discussed the details with another employee, despite being instructed to keep the matter confidential. This resignation marks a significant step in addressing the concerns surrounding his actions.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 17:58 UTC)

O'Hara has chosen to resign rather than face potential disciplinary action, which could have included termination, after leading local police during a recent federal immigration crackdown. He is accused of deleting a contact card from his city-issued cell phone to conceal evidence and discussing the investigation with another employee despite being told to keep it confidential. The mayor's office spokesperson, Jennifer Lor, confirmed that the city will continue to investigate the 17 open complaints against O'Hara, which are separate from the investigation that led to his resignation.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 16:30 UTC)

O'Hara has resigned amid an investigation into unsubstantiated accusations of engaging in intimate relationships with city employees and is also accused of deleting a contact card from his city-issued cell phone. The mayor's office confirmed that there are still 17 open complaints against O'Hara, separate from the investigation that led to his resignation, while Mayor Frey emphasized the decision was necessary to maintain public trust. O'Hara allegedly interfered with the investigation by deleting evidence and discussing it with another employee, despite being instructed to keep it confidential.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 14:46 UTC)

The U.S. Department of Justice, under Trump, has canceled an agreement aimed at overhauling police training and use-of-force policies, just months after it was put in place. This decision follows the oversight of law enforcement's response to the tragic Annunciation Catholic School shooting last August. Mayor Frey expressed that it was an "extremely painful decision," but he believed it was necessary to maintain public trust and the right way to move forward as a city.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 12:06 UTC)

Mayor O'Hara has resigned amid an investigation into allegations of inappropriate relationships with city employees, although those claims have not been substantiated. A spokesperson for the mayor's office revealed that there are still 17 open complaints against O'Hara, which are unrelated to the investigation leading to his resignation. Additionally, O'Hara is accused of trying to delete evidence from his city-issued phone and discussing the investigation with a colleague, despite being told to maintain confidentiality.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 08:22 UTC)

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara has resigned amid serious allegations, including accusations of interfering with an investigation and engaging in inappropriate relationships with city employees. Mayor Jacob Frey announced the resignation, stating it was necessary to maintain public trust, and Assistant Police Chief Katie Blackwell will temporarily lead the department while a search for a new chief begins. O’Hara faced 17 open complaints and is accused of deleting evidence related to the investigation, which has raised significant concerns about accountability within the police department.