John Chell tapped for NYPD chief of department, replacing accused sex pest Jeffrey Maddrey

Dec 31, 2024

John Chell has been tapped to permanently replace Jeffrey Maddrey as the NYPD’s chief of department after an explosive sex scandal led to Maddrey’s resignation. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced the personnel move Tuesday night as well as new official appointments for chief of patrol and chief of internal affairs — all effective immediately. Chell,...