NYPD commissioner resigns amid federal probe [Video]

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) – NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban announced his resignation on Thursday following mounting pressure for him to step down after a federal investigation led to the seizure of his and other top police officials’ devices last week.

Caban said he made the decision to resign after the “news around recent developments” had “created a distraction for our department,” according to an email to the police department.

“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,” he added

Mayor Eric Adams spoke following the resignation letter on Tuesday. “I accepted the resignation of NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban. This is the best decision at this time. I respect his decision and wish him well.”

He also announced Tom Donlon, a Bronx native, as the interim commissioner of the NYPD. “I thank incoming Commissioner Donlon for stepping in …