In his first public remarks since he confirmed he’s leaving for Austin, Chief Eddie García told The Dallas Morning News in an exclusive interview on Tuesday that he’s considered retiring since May but that no single event precipitated his decision.

Ernest Morales III is no longer the chief of the Metro Transit Police Department, a spokesperson for the Met Council confirmed on Monday.

Captain Joseph Dotseth will serve as interim Metro Transit Police Chief during this transition. Ernest Morales III has departed his role as the chief of Metro Transit Police Department, almost two months after it was revealed he was on leave amid an active internal investigation.

Metro Transit Police Chief Ernest Morales III, who has been on leave from the department, is no longer working for the agency, according to the Metropolitan Council. Morales was on paid administrative leave,

Ernest Morales III is no longer the chief of the Metro Transit Police Department, the Met Council said in a brief statement Monday. Morales had been on paid administration leave since mid-August after an internal investigation into his conduct was launched following multiple complaints from employees.

The resignation comes after we reported in early August that Morales was facing an internal investigation for multiple complaints from employees about his behavior in the workplace.

Elliot Hughes at the Star Tribune is reporting Ernest Morales III is no longer the chief of the Department, the Metropolitan Council said in a brief statement Monday. Morales had been on paid administrative leave since mid-August after an internal investigation into his conduct was launched following multiple complaints from employees.