JONES COUNTY, Ga. (WGXA) — A former Gray Police officer was arrested following allegations of 'inappropriate contact" with a child. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), 54-year-old William Hathaway of Gray was arrested after the agency was called on July 12 to help the Gray Police Department (GPD) investigate allegations that Hathaway had inappropriate contact with a child. DID YOU HEAR? | Head-on crash leaves one dead, another airlifted along Highway 308 in Sumter County In a release from GPD, the allegations involved conduct that happened while Hathaway was off duty. GPD said Hathaway was immediately placed on administrative leave with pay while the investigation was underway. The police department said that Hathaway was terminated from the job on Aug. 7. and was arrested on Thursday. Police Chief Adam Lowe released a statement regarding Hathaway's firing on Thursday, writing that the allegations yielded a thorough investigation. Hathaway was booked into the Jones County Jail and was charged with sexual battery. Stick with WGXA, where we're keeping you ready for what's next.
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