Top NYC Police Official Quits Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations

New York City’s top uniformed police officer resigned amid accusations that he demanded sexual favors from a subordinate in exchange for large sums of overtime pay.

“The NYPD takes all allegations of sexual misconduct seriously, and will thoroughly investigate this matter,” according to a statement Saturday from the New York City Police Department. Commissioner Jessica Tisch accepted the resignation on Friday night.

The officer, Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey, is being accused by Lt. Quathisha Epps, who held an administrative job in Maddrey’s office, according to a report in the New York Post. She was the department’s top-earning officer last ...