Top Uniformed N.Y.P.D. Officer Resigns After Abuse Allegations

New York City’s second-highest-ranking police officer, who served as chief of department, abruptly resigned Friday night following allegations of sexual misconduct, according to the Police Department.The former top chief, Jeffrey Maddrey, submitted his resignation and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch accepted it Friday night, according to a statement from the department.“The N.Y.P.D.takes all allegations of sexual misconduct seriously, and will thoroughly investigate this matter,” the statement said.The chief of department is in charge of all crime-fighting strategies, quality-of-life initiatives and operational planning.

John Chell, who had been chief of patrol, will be the interim chief of department, according to a Police Department news release.The New York Post reported Saturday morning that Mr.Maddrey had traded overtime for sexual favors from a subordinate, sometimes demanding sex in Police Headquarters.The allegations reported this week are not the first time that Mr.

Maddrey has been accused of wrongdoing.Throughout his three-decade career — and long before being elevated to the department’s highest-uniformed rank — Mr.

Maddrey has faced disciplinary charges and litigation.In 2016, Tabatha Foster, a former officer, sued him, accusing Mr.Maddrey of making persistent sexual advances.

In 2019, a federal judge dismissed her case, and her state suit against Mr.Maddrey was dismissed this year.In August, Edward Caban, the police commissioner at the time, dismissed internal charges against Mr.

Maddrey that he had interfered with the arrest of a retired officer who had chased three boys while armed.This is a developing news story and will be updated.William K.Rashbaum contributed reporting....