Sheriff charged with third DUI after driving 110 mph with lights and sirens blaring

A Kentucky sheriff has been charged with his third DUI — after being spotted going 110 miles per hour with his lights and sirens blaring.

Robertson County Sheriff Terry Gray, 48, was charged Tuesday after almost crashing into his counterpart in nearby Mason County, Sheriff Ryan Swolsky, who arrested him.

It was his third DUI arrest in two years, with Gov. Andy Beshear now demanding his resignation.

Sheriff Gray was wearing his uniform and had handcuffs and a gun on him when he was pulled over, according to an arrest report obtained by the Ledger Independent.

“There was no reason for him to be running lights and sirens,” Swolsky told Fox 19, saying he “obviously could smell the odor of alcoholic beverages on his person.”

Gray appeared to admit drinking, but said he was “not that drunk,” the reports said.

But a bottle of Fireball whiskey was found in his squad car, and tests showed a blood-alcohol level of .226 — nearly three times the legal limit.

He was charged with driving under the influence with aggravating circumstances, two counts of felony wanton endangerment, three counts of reckless driving and four counts of official misconduct.

The sheriff was previously arrested for driving under the influence in December 2023, for which he was convicted. He was arrested again in August 2024 after overturning a tractor, according to Lex18.

“At the end of the day he needs to resign. Because he tarnished the badge,” said Swolsky, the neighboring sheriff who arrested him this week. “I think I speak on behalf of law enforcement across this state. We police our own. His behavior is not acceptable.”

The Offices of Gov. Andy Beshear and the general counsel also demanded Gray’s resignation, saying they would “move forward with removal … for neglect of duty” if he refused.

He is scheduled to be arraigned next Monday.