Cop Arrested After Fighting Cop Brother

Officials: Schenectady cop arrested after fighting Albany cop brother
The Albany Times Union by PAUL NELSON - January 12, 2009

SCHENECTADY A city officer already expected in court this morning to answer charges of alleged drunken driving was arrested again over the weekend after he fought with his brother, an Albany cop, police said. John Lewis, 39, was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief for destroying a kitchen table at an Oregon Avenue home on Sunday, according to records filed in City Court. "Police received a call from Officer Lewis' mother at 3:47 am on January 11, 2009 stating that he was destroying the house and physically fighting with his brother, who is a police officer in the City of Albany," Schenectady police said in a statement released this afternoon. Last month, the 14-year-veteran was arrested for drunken driving after a automobile accident in the city and later suspended for 30 days. Lewis is expected to be in City Court this morning to answer to charges of DWI. Lewis was charged with driving while intoxicated, aggravated driving while intoxicated, speeding and improper lane use. It's the second time Lewis has been suspended in as many months. In November, he allegedly threatened to kill his former wife and anyone she dated. He was arrested on third-degree stalking and second-degree aggravated harassment charges. Lewis was released without bail after his arrest in that case. Before that, a City Court judge acquitted Lewis of harassment for allegedly pushing his wife. He is suing the department, contending they conspired with his wife in a bid to get him fired.