Frank Carone, a former key adviser to Eric Adams and notable political figure, was arrested on Wednesday as part of various corruption investigations, which also involved raids on several ex-New York City police officers.
Reports indicate that Carone faced bribery charges following a search of his home by federal agents early in the morning.
The specifics of the charges haven’t been disclosed yet. However, an indictment is set to be revealed later on Wednesday in Brooklyn federal court.
In another development, the NYPD conducted raids at the residences of former police chief Jeffrey Madley, former deputy chief James McCarthy, and Tariq Shepard, who previously served as a top police spokesman, according to officials.
These raids are linked to an investigation by the NYPD into Madley’s alleged financial misconduct, with the FBI stepping in to assist with the inquiry.
Authorities are looking into potential bribery and various forms of official misconduct among former high-ranking police officials.
There have been additional arrests related to the Carone case, though the exact number of those taken into custody remains unclear, according to sources.
“This morning, NYPD Internal Affairs and FBI agents executed a search warrant as part of an ongoing criminal investigation being carried out by the NYPD, the FBI, and the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. We remain concerned about the behavior of both current and former NYPD members,” stated Police Chief Jessica Tisch.
“Upon taking my position as Police Commissioner, I promised the people of New York that the NYPD would act with integrity and thoroughly investigate any allegations against our members that fell short of our standards.”
“This investigation and today’s actions are part of our ongoing efforts to uphold the department’s highest ideals.”
Carone, who was Adams’ chief of staff for a year, has faced ongoing accusations of criminal behavior.
The initial federal case involving him was linked to claims regarding a Brooklyn church and Monsignor Jamie Gigantiero.
Federal authorities issued subpoenas concerning church finances to both Gigantiello and Carone in 2024.
Meanwhile, Madley resigned from ministry in late 2024 amid a scandal where he was accused of coercing intimate entertainment from subordinates for overtime pay.
McCarthy and other senior NYPD officials had their cellphones previously seized by the federal authorities.
It also remains unclear what prompted federal interest in Shepard. He is a former deputy communications director who has been known to make contentious remarks, including a derogatory comment aimed at a Post reporter.
