New York officials face legal charges in separate incidents

Two separate legal cases involving officials in New York have emerged.

In the Bronx, Supreme Court Judge Erik Gray was arrested following a police traffic stop in the Fordham section. Authorities suspect Gray of operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs and refusing to undergo a breathalyzer test. Under state law, refusing a breath test triggers an automatic driver’s license suspension.

In Brooklyn, former FBI Special Agent Andrew Reyes has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run incident involving an official vehicle. According to a Department of Justice indictment, Reyes allegedly struck a pedestrian after running a red light. Prosecutors claim that instead of seeking medical assistance, Reyes moved the unconscious victim to a bench and fled the scene without reporting the incident. Reyes has pleaded not guilty and faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.