Mayor Frey touts new Minneapolis police chief nominee as 'changemaker'

New Minneapolis police chief nominee Brian O’Hara has an extensive resume. For twenty years he climbed the ranks in the Newark, New Jersey Police Department until he became public safety director.

Mayor Frey touts new Minneapolis chief nominee as 'changemaker'
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Mayor Frey named Brian O'Hara as his nominee to be the next Minneapolis Police chief. The search for the next chief, to replace Chief Medaria Arradondo, was narrowed down to three finalists earlier this month.

Minneapolis PD Operation Endeavor: FOX 9 obtains plan's documents

A new public safety operation just launched in Minneapolis a few days ago but already there are lots of questions, including where will officers be and when.

Documents obtained by FOX 9 detail Minneapolis police operation to combat crime
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A new public safety operation just launched in Minneapolis a few days ago but already there are lots of questions, including where will officers be and when.

Fatal shooting in south Minneapolis under investigation

A man in his 20s was fatally shot Thursday morning in the Steven Square neighborhood of Minneapolis.

Minneapolis police seek assistance locating missing 39-year-old man

The Minneapolis Police Department is searching for a missing 39-year-old man with autism who was last seen Thursday in Crystal.  

Leneal Frazier family upset after trial delay of former MPD Officer Cummings

The family of Leneal Frazier held a press conference Thursday to air their displeasure on the week that former Minneapolis Police Officer Brian Cummings was supposed to go on trial.

Minneapolis officer, man who died after exchanging gunfire with police ID'd

The Minneapolis Police Department released the identity of the officer involved in an exchange of gunfire with a man who witnesses say took his own life, along with the deceased. 

Family of Leneal Frazier holds news conference
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The family of Leneal Frazier, who was killed while Minneapolis police chased a suspect, held a news conference on Sept. 22, 2022, about the officer's trial being pushed back and the charges against the suspect police were chasing.

Thomas Lane sentenced for role in George Floyd murder
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Thomas Lane agreed to plead guilty in state case to aiding/abetting 2nd degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd given 3 years to be served concurrently with his federal prison time. George Floyd's family penned a victim impact letter read by prosecutors.

New Minneapolis Public Safety Commissioner seeks $1M budget

Minneapolis Public Safety Commissioner said his staff is focused on developing a plan to better respond to mass protests.

Data show Minneapolis PD hasn't shifted resources despite losing hundreds of officers

In a data request, FOX 9 found that despite the fact that the majority of crime is happening during evening hours, police aren't shifting resources to cover the most demanding parts of the day.

Church says violence at dangerous Minneapolis intersection is worse than ever before
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Sanctuary Covenant Church moved to West Broadway and Lyndale five years ago. They say both at Merwin's and the neighboring Winner's Gas, the shootings and drug use is worse than ever. Within the last week or so, the corner was riddled with bullets with eight people shot.

Minneapolis Police chief search: 3 final candidates under consideration

The search for the next chief of the Minneapolis Police Department has been narrowed down to three finalists, all law enforcement veterans from outside the city and its police department, the city announced in a press release Wednesday. 

Ex-Minneapolis cop Brian Cummings' trial for crash that killed Laneal Frazier delayed

The trial of a former Minneapolis police officer, whose high-speed pursuit of a carjacking suspect led to a crash that killed 40-year-old Leneal Frazier, has been pushed back to May 2023. 

Longtime Minneapolis store closing, citing safety concerns
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After more than 20 years in Uptown, Patina announced Thursday it would be closing its Franklin Avenue location. Owner Christine Ward said safety concerns were part of the decision, as the lease on the building comes to a close.

Derek Chauvin moved from Minnesota to federal prison in Arizona

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who murdered George Floyd, has been moved from a state prison in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, to federal prison in Tucson, Arizona. 

University of Minnesota to reinstate relationship with Minneapolis PD
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The University of Minnesota announced they're reinstating its relationship with the Minneapolis Police to help increase safety on campus.

New Minneapolis safety commissioner plans review of community policing measures

Dr. Alexander also rejected efforts to defund the Minneapolis Police Department, saying: "Something I’m going to be very, very clear about. We’re going to have public safety in this city and we’re going to have police in this city."

Key George Floyd witness will not testify in upcoming trial

A key witness in George Floyd's murder plans to invoke the Fifth Amendment during the next trial connected to Floyd's killing.