GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A former Gray Police Department officer has been arrested following an investigation into allegations of inappropriate contact with a child. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation identified the former officer as 54-year-old William Paul Hathaway of Gray. According to the GBI, the Gray Police Department requested the investigation July 12 after allegations that Hathaway had inappropriate contact with a child while he was off duty. The Gray Police Department said it received a complaint involving Hathaway that day concerning alleged conduct that occurred while he was off duty and outside the scope of his official duties. Police Chief Adam Lowe referred the matter to the GBI for an independent investigation and immediately placed Hathaway on paid administrative leave. According to the department, Hathaway remained on administrative leave throughout the investigation and was no longer employed by the Gray Police Department as of Aug. 7. The Jones County Sheriff’s Office says Hathaway is charged with felony sexual battery against a child under 16. Hathaway was booked into the Jones County Jail. Gray Police Chief Adam Lowe gave the following statement: “The Gray Police Department has a responsibility to the citizens of Gray to hold its personnel to the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability. When an allegation is made involving one of our officers, we will not ignore it, minimize it, or allow an internal relationship to…
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