Minneapolis Police Chief Resigns Amid Trust Crisis

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian OHara is out after Mayor Jacob Frey abruptly resigned, citing serious allegations of interference in an investigation into OHara’s alleged intimate relationships with city employees. Frey claims OHara intentionally deleted a key contact from his work phone—an act Frey says was meant to hide evidence and fatally undermined trust. OHara, just re-nominated by Frey himself, had led the department through turbulent times including federal crackdowns and heightened ICE operations. Assistant Chief Katie Blackwell now steps in as acting chief, with Frey stressing that trust is non-negotiable for effective leadership. The swift move raises urgent questions about accountability and the future of Minneapolis’ police department. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b4b5473c99c627b4