Federal Authorities Raid Homes of NYC Interim Police Commissioner

New York City's interim police commissioner Thomas Donlon announced that federal authorities executed search warrants at his homes, seizing materials from 20 years ago. This unexplained search follows various federal investigations involving other high-ranking city officials. No charges have been filed, and details remain scarce.

New York City's interim police commissioner Thomas Donlon revealed late Saturday that federal authorities executed search warrants at his residences.

Donlon, who took over the role just a week ago following the resignation of his predecessor, issued a statement through the police department addressing the search.

"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," Donlon stated.

Donlon emphasized that this matter is not related to the department, which has chosen not to comment further on the issue.

The statement did not specify the focus of the investigation, which federal agencies were involved, or what materials were seized.

The surprising raid comes amid multiple federal probes into high-ranking city officials. A week prior, former police commissioner Edward Caban resigned after federal agents seized his electronic devices. Other city officials, including the mayor's top public safety adviser, have also been targeted in federal searches. No charges have been filed in any of these cases, and it's unclear if there's any link to the Donlon investigation.

FBI and U.S. attorney spokespersons declined to comment. Efforts to reach Mayor Adams' spokesperson were also unsuccessful.

Donlon has a long history with the FBI, working on terrorism cases like the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and the 1998 U.S. embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania. He also served briefly in government security roles and transitioned to the private sector before being appointed by Adams.

(With inputs from agencies.)