The police chief and captain of the Prineville Police Department have resigned.

A city spokeswoman made the announcement in a press release Monday, saying Chief Larry Seymour and Capt. Rob Gray had resigned “effective immediately.”

The press release provided no details about the subject of the investigation or its findings.

“The City wishes them both the best in their future endeavors,” said the release from ShanRae Hawkins, of StingRay Communications, a public relations firm that works with the city.

The announcement comes more than six months after they were placed on leave amid an investigation into what the city called “an internal non-criminal personnel matter.”

“We appreciate the community’s continued support during this transitional period,” Hawkins said. “The City will be working with our public safety team and public safety professionals to maintain continuity of operations and evaluate and determine our next steps.”

Lt. Shane Wilson remains in charge of the department for the time being, Hawkins said.

Prineville City Manager Steve Forrester did not respond to an email or phone call requesting additional comment.

Efforts to reach Seymour and Gray by phone Monday were unsuccessful.

Prineville Mayor Jason Beebe did not return calls seeking comment.

City Councilors Gail Merritt and Scott Smith did not return emails seeking comment.

“I’m not in a position to comment on that,” City Council President Steve Uffelman said when reached by phone Monday.

An independent, third-party firm handled the investigation, which concluded recently.

The city of Prineville recently denied a public records request from The Bulletin for the investigative report into Gray and Seymour. City Recorder Lisa Morgan cited a section of Oregon law that exempts from public disclosure records about personnel investigations that don’t result in discipline.

According to a state database for police certifications in Oregon, Seymour became the police chief on July 1, 2022. Gray was promoted to captain in January.

While on leave, Seymour was paid a salary of $74,258.83 and Gray was paid a salary of $64,025.23, Hawkins said.