Obstruction Of Breathing Charge Gets Judge Suspended

The New York Court of Appeals has suspended a Green Island Town Court judge recently charged with domestic violence.

CBS 6 had a report on the charges

The Albany County Sheriff’s office have arrested 45 year-old Jeffrey Dorrance, charging him with misdemeanor Criminal Obstruction of Breathing.

Police say they were contacted by Green Island Police, citing a potential conflict of interest with Dorrance serving as a judge.

Albany Police say the charges stemmed from a physical domestic violence incident that occurred over the weekend.

Dorrance was arraigned and released on his own recognizance.  He is due back in court on Tuesday.

(Mike Frisch)