NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey has resigned following allegations of sexual misconduct, the department says.

Former NYPD Chief of Dept. Jeffrey Maddrey was a "predator" whose years-long sexual abuse and exploitation of women was an “open secret,” sources said.

Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey resigned suddenly amid allegations he demanded sex from a subordinate. Maddrey is being replaced by Chief of Patrol John Chell, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed in a statement. Tisch's statement did not mention ...