Edward Caban Resigns As NYPD Commissioner Amid Federal Investigation

A week after his phone was seized as part of a federal investigation, New York City Police Commissioner Edward Caban has announced his resignation.

“The news around recent developments has created a distraction for our department, and I am unwilling to let my attention be on anything other than our important work, or the safety of the men and women of the NYPD," Caban said in a statement.

Mayor Eric Adams accepted the resignation and appointed Tom Donlon, a former FBI official, to replace Caban as interim police commissioner.

"I was as surprised as you to learn of these inquiries and I take them extremely seriously," Mayor Adams said.

Some New Yorkers who talked to WOR's Natalie Migliore said the mayor is ultimately responsible. They say Caban and other officials under investigation were appointed by Adams.

"Those are the people you selected. That's your team. Take accountability. Own that," one person said

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