Federal authorities conduct raid on homes of NYC’s interim police commissioner

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Federal authorities raided the homes of New York City’s interim police commissioner, Thomas Donlon, on September 20. This action follows the resignation of his predecessor, Edward Caban, amid an ongoing corruption investigation. Donlon disclosed the details of the raid in a statement released through the New York Police Department (NYPD), noting that the authorities executed search warrants at his residences. He stated that the materials taken were unrelated to his current role and dated back approximately 20 years.

The NYPD clarified that this matter does not involve the department itself and will not be subject to further comment. In a statement, New York City’s deputy mayor for communications, Fabien Levy, emphasized the expectation for all team members to cooperate with law enforcement inquiries.

Donlon, who has a background in national security and has previously worked with the FBI, was appointed interim police commissioner by Mayor Eric Adams to provide stability amid investigations affecting the city. Reports indicate that authorities are investigating whether Donlon may have taken classified materials during his tenure with the FBI.

The recent developments follow a series of federal raids linked to Mayor Adams and his associates, raising ongoing questions about the scope of these investigations, which reportedly involve multiple federal agencies.