St. Paul Police chief: Axel Henry is mayor's pick to lead department

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter revealed Commander Axel Henry is his choice to lead the St. Paul Police Department as the next chief. 




Henry, who is part of the narcotics, financial intelligence, and human trafficking division, started with the St. Paul Police Department in 1998




He was among five candidates - four of whom are currently with the department - on the shortlist to be the next police chief. The others on the list were: 

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