NYC Sheriff Under Investigation Over Missing Cash From Cannabis Raids As Mayor Adams Faces Federal Indictment
The Department of Investigation has opened a probe into New York City Sheriff Anthony Miranda over accusations that he and his officers made off with cash from illegal smoke shops they closed down throughout the city. Shortly after expressing confidence in his appointee, Mayor Eric Adams was indicted Wednesday evening as part of a sprawling federal corruption investigation.
What Happened: Miranda has been at the forefront of “Operation Padlock to Protect,” which is a joint project between the NYPD, the Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. Both Adams and Miranda praised the success of the operation.
Adams, whose federal indictment charges will be announced on Thursday, said that by the end of August, the Sheriff’s office had closed down at least 1,100 …