A bailiff at the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was fired after being accused of sexually assaulting a disabled person, authorities said.

Robert Anthony Nalley, 73, who was working as a part-time bailiff, was terminated Oct. 7, according to the sheriff’s office.

“He was arrested as a result of a criminal investigation conducted by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in which he was charged with sexual battery and exploitation of a disabled person,” sheriff’s office spokesman Capt. Elmer Horn said in an emailed statement to AJC.com. “His employment was terminated as a result of his arrest on criminal charges and information obtained during the investigation.”

According to a record from the sheriff’s office, the incident occurred between Aug. 15 and Oct. 5 and Nalley’s alleged behavior was reported to authorities Oct. 5.

The investigation is ongoing. AJC.com has reached out for more information.

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