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.

Ernest Morales III is no longer the chief of Metro Transit Police. A Met Council spokesperson confirmed late Monday that Morales “has left the organization,” but did not provide further details. The departure comes after Morales was placed on paid leave in August for unspecified reasons.

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