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FBI, NYPD conduct searches across city in corruption investigation of police executives
ABC7 New York • • general
Key Points:
- The FBI and NYPD conducted searches at multiple New York City locations targeting current and former police executives in an ongoing corruption investigation involving the NYPD.
- Jeffrey Maddrey, former Chief of Department, and James McCarthy, current Chief of Manhattan South, are among those targeted, with McCarthy placed on modified duty; former chief spokesman Tarik Sheppard is also under scrutiny.
- The probe focuses on how promotions and assignments were handled within the department, though no arrests are expected immediately.
- NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch emphasized the department's commitment to integrity and thorough investigation of misconduct, with support from Mayor Zohran Mamdani praising her leadership in addressing corruption.
- Maddrey’s Queens residence had previously been searched in January 2025 during a separate overtime abuse investigation.
