FBI and NYPD Conduct Raids on Former Police Officials

Federal and local law enforcement officials executed a series of coordinated raids across New York City on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, targeting former high-ranking city and police officials in separate corruption investigations.

The joint operation involved agents from the FBI and investigators from the NYPD's Internal Affairs Bureau, working with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York. Search warrants were carried out at multiple locations, including the Brooklyn home of former NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey. Authorities also searched the homes of former Assistant Chief James McCarthy and former top NYPD spokesman Tarik Sheppard.

Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed the searches are part of a criminal investigation into the conduct of current and former members of the department. In a statement, she said the actions were part of her commitment to rooting out corruption and holding the department to its highest standards. The investigation is reportedly focused on allegations including bribery, misconduct, and financial practices related to promotions and assignments.

According to senior law enforcement officials, the probe centers on...