Federal officials have searched the homes of New York City’s newly named interim police commissioner and took materials from 20 years ago that were unrelated to his police work, according to a statement from the interim commissioner, about a week after the resignation of former New York City Police Department Commissioner Edward Caban.
Thomas Donlon, who became the interim NYPD commissioner days after his predecessor resigned, issued a statement on Saturday evening about the development. He provided few details but stressed that it isn’t a matter involving the NYPD.
“On Friday, September 20, federal authorities executed search warrants at my residences. They took materials that came into my possession approximately 20 years ago and are unrelated to my work with the New York City Police Department,” his statement said. “This is not a department matter, and the department will not be commenting.”…