In a shocking turn of events, the residence of Thomas Donlon, the acting commissioner of the New York Police Department (NYPD), was subjected to a raid by federal authorities last Friday.
This incident comes hot on the heels of a similar raid at the home of Edward Caban, the former NYPD Commissioner, who recently stepped down from his position.
According to The Post Millennial, Donlon, in a statement issued on Saturday, acknowledged the raid, stating that the authorities "took materials that came into my possession 20 years ago and are unrelated to my work with the New York City Police Department." However, he refrained from identifying the federal agency responsible for the raid.
Donlon, a seasoned professional with a rich history in federal law enforcement, had come out of retirement to take up the mantle of the NYPD's interim commissioner. Sources close to the matter, as reported by the New York Post, suggest that the investigation is centered around the possibility of Donlon having inappropriately retained classified documents from his tenure with the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security.
Upon assuming the role of interim commissioner, Donlon pledged to "uphold the highest standards of integrity and transparency, and support our dedicated officers who put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe."
This raid is a part of a wider federal investigation targeting several New York City officials under the administration of Mayor Eric Adams. High-ranking figures such as Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Phil Banks, former NYPD official Tim Pearson, School Chancellor David Banks, First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, among others, have come under the scanner.
Edward Caban, who vacated his post as NYPD commissioner earlier this week, had his electronic devices confiscated as part of a corruption and influence-peddling probe. Caban, in his resignation letter, referred to the investigation as a "distraction" for the police department. However, an anonymous source, as per the New York Post, suggested that the federal authorities are sending a clear message to Mayor Adams that "no one is safe."
Fabian Levy, a spokesperson for City Hall, weighed in on the situation, stating, "We expect all team members to fully comply with any law enforcement inquiry." This statement underscores the gravity of the situation and the commitment to uphold the law, regardless of the individual's position or influence.
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