GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Embattled Golden Valley Police Chief Virgil Green has resigned after the completion of two independent investigations into allegations of his conduct.
Green was placed on administrative leave in May following the allegations, the details of which were not previously disclosed. On Friday, the city of Golden Valley announced that the chief has tendered his resignation.
Assistant Chiefs Alice White and Rudy Perez co-led the department while Green was on leave, and the city says they will continue to do so while an interim chief is selected.
“Chief Green joined us at a critical time, and we thank him for all he did for the City of Golden Valley, its police force and the community in his time here,” said City Manager Noah Schuchman. “We will be sharing details regardin