Bronx Supreme Court Judge Erik Gray Arrested for DUI After Midnight Traffic Stop

In the dead of night, around 12:35 a.m. on Friday, NYPD officers pulled over a dark sedan at the intersection of 189th Street and Webster Avenue in the Fordham section of the Bronx. The driver? None other than Erik Gray, a 58‑year‑old judge on the Bronx Supreme Court.

According to police, Gray was suspected of operating his vehicle while impaired by drugs. When the officers asked for a breath test, the judge refused, a move that under New York law triggers an automatic suspension of his driver’s license.

Gray’s legal career spans more than a decade. He won a seat on the New York City Civil Court of New York County on the Democratic ticket in 2019, and his current term is set to run until Dec. 31, 2029. He previously drew attention in 2022 when he released a grade‑school teacher on his own recognizance after that teacher faced molestation charges.

The police source hinted that the alleged drug impairment might involve prescription medication, though no specific substance has been identified publicly. The charges listed include Operating a Motor Vehicle While Impaired by Drugs, a serious felony that could carry hefty penalties.

When contacted for comment, the Office of Court Administration – the agency that oversees New York’s court system – did not respond. Gray also did not answer a telephone message left by reporters.

This incident adds to a growing chorus of public concern over officials who appear to flout the very laws they help enforce. New York’s strict breath‑test refusal statutes mean that Gray’s license is likely suspended pending further legal proceedings.

As the case moves forward, city officials and community leaders are watching closely, hoping the outcome will reinforce the principle that no one is above the law.