BY SAL GRECO
The saga surrounding NYPD Inspector Jeremy Scheublin has evolved from civil allegations of sexual assault into one of the most closely watched internal investigations in recent NYPD history.
After months of public scrutiny, a lawsuit, placement on modified duty, a retirement filing, and now suspension, sources tell The Sal Greco Show that Inspector Scheublin is now facing possible criminal charges and that a grand jury is expected to convene in July. The Sal Greco Show has not independently confirmed those reported grand jury proceedings.
If those reports prove accurate, Scheublin would become one of the highest-ranking NYPD executives in recent years to face potential criminal exposure arising from allegations of sexual misconduct.
The Allegations
The controversy stems from a civil lawsuit filed in Bronx Supreme Court by attorney John A. Scola on behalf of an NYPD officer identified only as “N.T.” The complaint alleges that while serving as Commanding Officer of the 46th Precinct, Inspector Scheublin sexually assaulted the officer inside his office on January 1, 2025.
According to the complaint, the officer alleges Scheublin:
- forcibly grabbed and kissed her;
- threw her onto a couch;
- attempted to remove her gun belt;
- attempted to rape her;
- made sexually explicit remarks;
- and that she ultimately escaped after kicking him in the groin.
The lawsuit further alleges a pattern of grooming, harassment, retaliation and abuse of supervisory authority extending for more than a year. It also claims that surveillance cameras were repositioned during the investigation, which the plaintiff characterizes as intimidation or obstruction. These are allegations made in the civil complaint and have not been proven in court.
What John Scola Filed
Attorney John Scola’s complaint goes well beyond alleging a single assault.
Among the claims, the lawsuit alleges:
- violations of the New York State and New York City Human Rights Laws;
- sexual harassment;
- hostile work environment;
- retaliation;
- gender discrimination;
- emotional distress;
- punitive damages;
- and institutional failures by the City of New York and the NYPD.
The complaint also alleges that:
- Internal Affairs made a criminal referral;
- the Bronx District Attorney opened a criminal investigation;
- Scheublin remained armed and in command for over a year after the complaint;
- the plaintiff continued working under his chain of command;
- and the City failed to adequately protect her.
Scola also sought emergency court intervention asking that Scheublin be disarmed, stripped of supervisory authority over female officers, and placed on modified duty while investigations proceeded.
Modified Duty
Initially, despite the allegations, Inspector Scheublin reportedly remained on full duty and continued serving in supervisory roles while the Bronx District Attorney and Internal Affairs investigations continued.
Public scrutiny increased after emergency court filings became public.
On March 25, the NYPD placed Scheublin on modified duty, removing his firearm and shield while investigations continued.
That action came only after litigation and growing public attention.
Retirement…Then Suspension
Following months on modified duty, Scheublin reportedly submitted retirement papers.
Now, according to sources familiar with the matter, those retirement plans have been interrupted.
Sources tell The Sal Greco Show that Scheublin has now been suspended and may face criminal charges, with a grand jury reportedly expected to hear evidence during July. Those developments have not yet been publicly confirmed by prosecutors.
If criminal charges are ultimately filed, the case would represent one of the most significant executive-level misconduct prosecutions in recent NYPD history.
The Jeffrey Maddrey Effect?
Many observers inside and outside the NYPD are asking whether this represents what could be called the “Jeffrey Maddrey effect.”
Former Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey resigned amid separate misconduct allegations. Although allegations involving Maddrey generated extensive public attention and investigations, no criminal charges have been announced against him. Those matters are distinct from the allegations involving Scheublin, and no court has found either man liable or guilty of criminal wrongdoing.
In Scheublin’s case, however, the allegations have progressed further through civil litigation, modified duty, suspension, and now—according to sources—possible criminal proceedings.
Whether the department is responding differently because of lessons learned after the Maddrey controversy is likely to remain a subject of debate.
Commissioner Jessica Tisch Faces Separate Questions
At the same time this case continues unfolding, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch has faced separate public scrutiny over allegations of potential conflicts of interest involving her family’s financial connections.
As previously reported by The Sal Greco Show, questions have been raised regarding:
- TenFore Holdings, an investment firm associated with Tisch’s husband;
- TenFore’s investment in RaySecur;
- RaySecur technology being used by the NYPD Bomb Squad;
- Commissioner Tisch’s appearances with Bomb Squad personnel, including Lt. Daniel O’Grady, who has received promotions during her tenure.
There is no public evidence that Commissioner Tisch violated any law or departmental rule, and no governmental body has accused her of wrongdoing. Nonetheless, critics argue these overlapping relationships create at least the appearance of potential conflicts that deserve public explanation.
Reports that Tisch was recently summoned to City Hall have fueled additional public discussion, although the purpose of that meeting has not been officially disclosed.
Public Confidence
Regardless of how the criminal investigation ultimately concludes, the Scheublin matter has become another major test of public confidence in the NYPD.
The allegations outlined in John Scola’s lawsuit paint a picture not only of alleged misconduct by one commanding officer, but also of an institution accused of failing to act promptly after receiving serious complaints. Those allegations remain contested and have yet to be adjudicated.
Now, with suspension reportedly imposed and possible criminal proceedings looming, the department faces renewed questions about accountability at its highest ranks.
Whether this marks a turning point in how executive misconduct is handled—or simply another chapter in a series of controversies—will likely depend on what happens next in both the courts and the criminal investigation.