Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs arrested in East Harlem over role in traffic stop: sources

Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs was arrested in East Harlem on Thursday after allegedly interfering in a traffic stop involving his brother, sources familiar with the incident said.

The sources report that a patrol officer from the 23rd Precinct pulled over a driver in front of 1844 Lexington Ave. at around 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 3. However, when officers were speaking with the driver, sources said Gibbs appeared from nearby and allegedly approached the driver, telling him to exit the car.