NEW YORK — Yet another scandal is rocking the New York City Police Department.
Jeffrey Maddrey, the department’s highest-ranking uniformed officer, resigned Friday night after a bombshell allegation of sexual misconduct on the job.
The allegations against Maddrey
Maddrey, the former chief of department, is accused of trading sexual favors for overtime.
Lt. Quathisha Epps filed a complaint Saturday with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, saying the abuse started last year and continued up until this week.
Maddrey just appeared a few days ago in front of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee to defend the NYPD’s use of stop and frisk. Meanwhile, a major shakeup was unfolding. Epps alleges that between June 2023 and Monday Maddrey engaged in efforts “to coerce her into performing unwanted sexual favors in exchange for overtime opportunities.”
She says that included intercourse in the office.
NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey seen around New York criminal court during appearance by Former President Donald Trump. / Credit: Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images
According to publicly available payroll data, Epps made a salary last year of more than $164,000, but after overtime was factored in she took home more than $400,000.
After refusing his advances in October, she says Maddrey retaliated by “orchestrating an intentionally manipulated Monthly Overtime Report,” which resulted in “a criminal and internal investigation opened against her.”
Her attorney adds, “Systemic failures within the NYPD allowed Chief Maddrey’s predatory behavior to continue unchecked, culminating in his promotion to the department’s highest uniform position by Mayor Eric. Adams, despite a well-documented history of misconduct and abuse of power.”
Adams’ office issued a statement that says, “We are deeply disturbed by these allegations and the NYPD is investigating this matter. Mayor Adams is working in close coordination with Police Commissioner [Jessica] Tisch as the NYPD conducts a separate department-wide review to ensure no high-ranking officers are using their power inappropriately. We will refrain from commenting further to avoid jeopardizing either investigation.”
Epps also claims Maddrey had an inappropriate relationship with another female detective. The allegations have gotten the attention of the city’s Department of…
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