Crime & Public Safety
Georgia deputy arrested on rape accusations
Sgt. Greg McClure
A Gilmer County Sheriff’s deputy was arrested on rape charges following a GBI investigation, officials confirmed.
Sgt. Greg McClure, 53, faces sodomy and aggravated assault charges stemming from a Dec. 27 incident, the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office said. McClure, who was released from jail Tuesday, was off duty at the time.
Sheriff Stacy Nicholas contacted the GBI after he was notified of the allegations. Details of the accusations were not released.
McClure’s status with the department was not released.
He also faces interference with government property charges.
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Gilmer County is roughly 80 miles from Atlanta.
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