The residence of Jeffrey Maddrey, the former top-ranking officer of the New York Police Department (NYPD), was searched by law enforcement authorities early Thursday.
This action is part of an ongoing investigation into allegations that Maddrey engaged in a quid pro quo arrangement involving sexual favors with a subordinate, according to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch.
"As reported by The New York Post, Commissioner Tisch stated, At my direction, the Internal Affairs Bureau of the New York City Police Department is working with law enforcement authorities to investigate allegations against former Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey. She further revealed that Maddrey was suspended from the department as law enforcement agents executed search warrants at several locations, including his residence.
The investigation follows Maddrey's sudden resignation last month after The Post exposed allegations that he demanded sexual favors from a subordinate in return for substantial overtime. Maddrey, who was the NYPDs highest-ranking uniformed officer, admitted to a "consensual, adult relationship" with Lt. Quathisha Epps but refuted her claims that he frequently exploited her, demanding sexual favors in return for significant overtime.
His attorney, Lambros Lambrou, defended Maddrey, stating, Lt. Epps got caught with her hand in the cookie jar and is trying to deflect her wrongdoing by making these allegations against Chief Maddrey. These allegations were initially made by Epps in a complaint she filed against the city with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. She accused Maddrey of "quid pro quo sexual harassment," alleging that he coerced her to "perform unwanted sexual favors in exchange for overtime opportunities in the workplace."
Epps, who held an administrative position in Maddrey's office, was the NYPD's top earner in the fiscal year 2024, with more than half of her earnings of over $400,000 coming from overtime pay. The unfolding investigation into these serious allegations underscores the importance of maintaining integrity and accountability within our law enforcement institutions.
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