Millersville City Commissioner David Gregory, 76, was arrested Thursday and booked into the Sumner County jail on charges of continuous sexual assault of a child and aggravated sexual battery, with bond set at $750,000. The arrest has rattled the small Millersville community north of Nashville, and officials say the investigation is ongoing.
Arrest, charges and booking
According to the Sumner County Sheriff's Office, Gregory was booked into the county jail on Thursday and is listed on the agency's inmate roster as facing charges of continuous sexual assault of a child and aggravated sexual battery, with a bond set at $750,000. The sheriff's online booking entry places Gregory among current inmates and offers only limited public information about the alleged incidents behind the charges.
Gregory's role in city government
Gregory serves as a member of the Millersville city commission, and his term is scheduled to expire in November, as reported by NewsChannel 5. The City of Millersville's official website lists Gregory as a current commissioner and includes contact information for city hall alongside his name.
What the charges mean
Under Tennessee law, “continuous sexual abuse of a child” refers to multiple acts over a period of time and can be prosecuted as a Class A, B, or C felony, depending on the specific offenses alleged. Prosecutors must file a pretrial notice that identifies the incidents at issue, as outlined in T.C.A. §39-13-518. Aggravated sexual battery is defined in T.C.A. §39-13-504 and is classified as a Class B felony under state law, meaning a conviction would carry significant prison time.
What's next
The sheriff's booking page documents Gregory's arrest but does not include detailed case files or a narrative of the allegations. Prosecutors in Sumner County will determine the formal charges and schedule any court appearances, according to the county roster. Local reporting has described the case as developing, and authorities have not released additional details about the alleged incidents at this time.
