Police conduct raid on another senior aide to Eric Adams
NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey recently resigned amid allegations of sexual assault made by a subordinate.
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NEW YORK — Law enforcement agents executed a search at the residence of a former New York Police Department official on Thursday, continuing the federal prosecutors' investigation into associates of New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Jeffrey Maddrey, who was appointed by Adams as the NYPD’s chief of department early in the mayor’s tenure, held the highest uniformed position within the force, overseeing its daily operations. Last month, Maddrey resigned unexpectedly amid serious allegations of sexual harassment.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced on Thursday that the former chief is currently under investigation and has been officially suspended from his duties.
“At my direction, the Internal Affairs Bureau of the New York City Police Department is working with law enforcement authorities to investigate allegations against former Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey,” Tisch said in a statement. “Maddrey was suspended from the Department this morning, as law enforcement agents executed search warrants at several locations, including his residence.”
Tisch redirected any further inquiries to the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York, but spokesperson Nicholas Biase declined to comment on the raids.
Maddrey’s attorney did not provide an immediate response to requests for comment. He has denied the allegations of sexual assault, asserting that the relationship in question was consensual.
City Hall spokesperson Kayla Mamelak distanced the mayor from Maddrey’s situation, stating, “As Mayor Adams has said, the allegations against former Chief Maddrey are deeply disturbing.” She added, “The mayor is working in close coordination with Police Commissioner Tisch as the NYPD conducts its investigation.”
Although Maddrey had submitted his resignation and planned to retire on December 20, he was informed he would receive pay for 30 days due to standard departmental procedure, according to Mamelak. However, following his suspension, he will not receive that pay.
The Adams administration has faced numerous law enforcement raids over the past year. Additionally, the mayor himself is scheduled to go to trial on federal bribery charges in April.
Multiple investigations have led agents to search the homes of several of Adams' close associates, particularly focusing on his selections for leading the police department. A former commissioner, the ex-deputy mayor for public safety, Adams’ senior adviser for public safety, and now Maddrey have all exited following inquiries into their conduct.
This exodus has significantly impacted the leadership of the NYPD, composed of longtime friends of the mayor whom he appointed to their positions, coinciding with Adams' preparations for reelection as he promised to effectively oversee the nation’s largest police department.
Mark B Thomas contributed to this report for TROIB News
Jeffrey Maddrey, who was appointed by Adams as the NYPD’s chief of department early in the mayor’s tenure, held the highest uniformed position within the force, overseeing its daily operations. Last month, Maddrey resigned unexpectedly amid serious allegations of sexual harassment.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced on Thursday that the former chief is currently under investigation and has been officially suspended from his duties.
“At my direction, the Internal Affairs Bureau of the New York City Police Department is working with law enforcement authorities to investigate allegations against former Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey,” Tisch said in a statement. “Maddrey was suspended from the Department this morning, as law enforcement agents executed search warrants at several locations, including his residence.”
Tisch redirected any further inquiries to the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York, but spokesperson Nicholas Biase declined to comment on the raids.
Maddrey’s attorney did not provide an immediate response to requests for comment. He has denied the allegations of sexual assault, asserting that the relationship in question was consensual.
City Hall spokesperson Kayla Mamelak distanced the mayor from Maddrey’s situation, stating, “As Mayor Adams has said, the allegations against former Chief Maddrey are deeply disturbing.” She added, “The mayor is working in close coordination with Police Commissioner Tisch as the NYPD conducts its investigation.”
Although Maddrey had submitted his resignation and planned to retire on December 20, he was informed he would receive pay for 30 days due to standard departmental procedure, according to Mamelak. However, following his suspension, he will not receive that pay.
The Adams administration has faced numerous law enforcement raids over the past year. Additionally, the mayor himself is scheduled to go to trial on federal bribery charges in April.
Multiple investigations have led agents to search the homes of several of Adams' close associates, particularly focusing on his selections for leading the police department. A former commissioner, the ex-deputy mayor for public safety, Adams’ senior adviser for public safety, and now Maddrey have all exited following inquiries into their conduct.
This exodus has significantly impacted the leadership of the NYPD, composed of longtime friends of the mayor whom he appointed to their positions, coinciding with Adams' preparations for reelection as he promised to effectively oversee the nation’s largest police department.
Mark B Thomas contributed to this report for TROIB News
