NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban resigns: Sources
New York City Police Commissioner Edward Caban is stepping down, multiple sources told ABC News.Word of the resignation came in a letter from Caban’s attorney to City Hall.The resignation is effective Friday.His resignation comes amid a federal investigation into possible corruption in New York City government that last week saw authorities seize cellphones belonging to Caban and other NYPD officials, according to sources familiar with the investigation.Federal agents last week also searched the homes of Deputy Mayor Phil Banks, Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright and Schools Chancellor David Banks, according to sources.
The FBI seized evidence, including electronics, as part of the searches, according to sources.No charges have been filed.Federal prosecutors in Manhattan have declined to disclose details about what they are investigating, but sources said one focus involves city contracts and a second involves the enforcement of regulations governing bars and clubs.MORE: FBI raids homes of 2 top deputies for NYC Mayor Adams, NYPD commissioner subpoenaed: SourcesWhen asked by a reporter during an unrelated press conference on Monday on whether Caban will resign due to the investigation, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said that "rumors are always out there.""I don't think anything in life is guaranteed," the mayor said.
"I would say this: When I chose Eddie, I chose him for his experience and what he brought after 30-something years of service."The mayor's chief counsel said last week that investigators had not indicated to them that the mayor or his staff are targets of any investigation.Adams also insisted last week that he was aware of no "misdoings" by anyone in his administration and pledged cooperation with the ongoing investigation."I say over and over again, as a former member of law enforcement, I'm very clear.We follow the rules.
We make sure that we cooperate and turn over any information that is needed and it just really would be inappropriate to get in the w...