NEW YORK — New York City’s top uniformed police officer, the chief of department, abruptly resigned Friday night following allegations of sexual misconduct, setting off local and federal investigations and extending years of turmoil at the Police Department.

The New York Police Department's top uniformed officer, known as the Chief of Department, abruptly resigned Saturday amid allegations he demanded sexual favors from a subordinate.

NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey has resigned following a bombshell allegation of sexual misconduct on the job.

A recently filed complaint with the EEOC over the allegations led to the resignation, which was accepted by the NYPD Police Chief.

The New York Police Department, NYPD’s, highest-ranking uniformed police officer, Jeffrey Maddrey, has resigned. Maddrey, who is the Chief of Department, resigned abruptly on Friday amid bombshell allegations he demanded sexual favours from his subordinates on the force.

The chief of New York City’s police department has resigned over misconduct allegations. This comes as disturbing allegations about Jeffrey Maddrey have now gotten the attention of the city’s Department of Investigations as well as the Manhattan District Attorney’s office.

Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch accepted Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey ’s resignation Friday night, effective immediately, according to a department statement Saturday. Chief of Patrol John Chell will take over as interim chief of department,