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Yahoo
2 days ago
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Golden Valley Police Chief Virgil Green placed on administrative leave
The Brief The Golden Valley police chief is on administrative leave, city officials confirmed. Police Chief Virgil Green is reportedly on paid administrative leave as a complaint is reviewed. Assistant Police Chief Alice White and Assistant Police Chief Rudy Perez are co-leading the department. GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. (FOX 9) - Golden Valley Police Chief Virgil Green is on paid administrative leave, a city official confirmed. What we know City officials say the police chief is on leave pending the review of a complaint. Assistant Police Chief Alice White and Assistant Police Chief Rudy Perez are co-leading the department during Green's absence. What we don't know City officials said they are unable to share the nature of the complaint due to state law. The Source This story used information confirmed by the Golden Valley Communications Director.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Golden Valley police chief placed on leave as city reviews complaint
Golden Valley police chief placed on leave as city reviews complaint originally appeared on Bring Me The News. Golden Valley has placed its police chief Virgil Green on leave as it reviews a complaint. The city confirmed to Bring Me The News that Green is currently on "paid administrative leave until further notice pending review of a complaint." The city has not provided any details regarding the nature of the complaint, saying it is not permitted to do so under "state law." Assistant chiefs Alice White and Rudy Perez will lead the department in Green's absence, the city says. Green was hired as Golden Valley Police Chief in 2022 and has a 41-year career in law enforcement, starting with the Lea County Sheriff Department in Lovington, New Mexico. Green has been police chief in the cities of Boley and Spencer, both in Oklahoma, and Helena West Helena, Arkansas. His last role prior to moving to Minnesota was as deputy police chief for the Tulsa, OK, school district campus police. His appointment in Golden Valley followed an investigation into a "toxic workplace culture" within the city's police department, which was launched prior to his arrival. Investigators found evidence of "racist and offensive statements" made by officers and various alleged violations of the state's data practices lawThis story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
CBS News
2 days ago
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1 dead, several arrested after shooting in Golden Valley near Hwy. 100, police say
Twin Cities police chief on leave following "complaint," and more headlines Twin Cities police chief on leave following "complaint," and more headlines Twin Cities police chief on leave following "complaint," and more headlines Police in Golden Valley, Minnesota, say a man is dead and "multiple suspects" are in custody after what was initially reported as a road rage shooting late Friday night near Highway 100. Assistant Police Chief Rudy Perez says it happened just before midnight on Duluth Street just east of the highway. He says "all involved parties, including witnesses and suspects" were taken to nearby North Memorial Health for treatment, where a man died from his injuries overnight. It's unclear how many people were involved. "The suspects remain in custody, and the GVPD says there are no ongoing safety concerns related to this incident," Perez said. WCCO The Minnesota State Patrol and the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is assisting police with the investigation, and anyone with information on this case is asked to call 763-593-8079. The shooting came just hours before city officials announced Golden Valley Police Virgil Green was placed on administrative leave "pending review of a complaint." Officials say Perez and fellow assistant chief Alice White are co-leading the department amid the investigation.
Axios
3 days ago
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- Axios
Twin Cities Pride Guide: 13 things to do this June
Pride month has started, and whether you're looking for a giant party or a lowkey celebration, there are plenty of things to do around the metro all June long. Here are our top picks for this month. June 7: Golden Valley, which boasts the title of largest suburban festival in Minnesota, will hold its celebration with live entertainment, activities, vendors and a beer garden from 12-6pm. Anoka's festival will also return for its second year with an expanded footprint from 10am-3pm, plus an afterparty. June 11: Moon Palace Books' Queer Book Club will discuss "My Government Means to Kill Me" by Rasheed Newson. June 14: Back Channel Brewing in Spring Park will host the first Lake Minnetonka Pride Festival at noon. June 17: Pitch-A-Friend, the singles event where Minnesotans give presentations on why attendees should date their friend, has a dedicated Queer Night with all LGBTQ+ participants. June 17: Twin Cities LGBTQ+ comics will "emotionally destroy each other" at this roast battle hosted at Francis Burger Joint. June 21: Snuggle kittens at Purrride, a cat-themed pride event at Insight Brewing with local musicians, LGBTQ+ vendors and a kitten booth. June 21: Franconia Sculpture Park hosts the Midsummer Pride Party featuring a drag show, live music, LGBTQIA+ artist market and a drum jam. June 22: Kayak (or float) the St. Croix River at the Twin Cities Pride Paddle, an inclusive, all-ages group paddle in Taylors Falls. June 22: Bloomington will throw its fifth city Pride Festival with live music, vendors and kid-friendly activities. June 27: Get an early start to the weekend-long festival at the Pride Beer Dabbler, featuring unlimited pours of over 90 brews and "infused drinks." June 28: Bar hop through downtown Minneapolis at the Pride Bar Crawl, where tickets include 2-3 drinks and a free drag show.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Golden Valley 'road rage incident' leaves 1 man dead, multiple suspects arrested
The Brief Golden Valley police say a man is dead and multiple suspects were arrested after a "road rage incident" on Friday night. It happened around 11:50 p.m. on Friday, May 30, near the intersection of Highway 100 and Duluth Street. Authorities say the suspects remain in custody and there is no threat to the public. GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. (FOX 9) - A "road rage incident" in Golden Valley late Friday night left a man dead and multiple suspects in police custody. What we know Police say the incident happened around 11:50 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 100 and Duluth Street in Golden Valley on Friday. Investigators said the "road rage incident" left a man dead and multiple suspects in police custody. All parties, including witnesses, suspects and the victim, were reportedly taken to North Memorial Hospital for evaluation and treatment. The victim died from his injuries later that evening despite life-saving efforts, police say. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the Golden Valley Police Department at 763-593-8079 or via email at police@ What we don't know Information on the exact number of suspects involved in the incident has not been released. Authorities have not released details on what may have led to the incident. Possible criminal charges are not available as of Saturday afternoon. The Source This story uses information shared in a news release from the Golden Valley Police Department.
