Updated
Updated · WABC-TV · Jun 24
FBI, NYPD Search 3 Top Police Figures in Expanding Corruption Probe
Updated
Updated · WABC-TV · Jun 24

FBI, NYPD Search 3 Top Police Figures in Expanding Corruption Probe

3 articles · Updated · WABC-TV · Jun 24

Summary

  • Wednesday’s searches hit multiple New York locations tied to former Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey, Manhattan South Chief James McCarthy and former spokesman Tarik Sheppard in a widening NYPD corruption case.
  • The criminal investigation, led with the FBI and the U.S. attorney’s office, is examining how promotions and assignments were handled inside the department; no arrests were expected Wednesday.
  • McCarthy was placed on modified duty as the searches unfolded, while Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the operation reflects her pledge to investigate misconduct by current and former NYPD members.
  • Maddrey’s Queens home had already been searched in January 2025 in a separate overtime-abuse inquiry, underscoring how scrutiny of senior NYPD leadership has persisted.

Insights

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