Robertson County, Kentucky - Sheriff Terry Gray was taken into custody on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol after being accused of driving more than two times over the legal limit in his marked cruiser.

According to an arrest citation, the incident was brought to the attention of the Kentucky State Police around 2 p.m. on Wednesday, following a "disagreement" involving a Robert County Schools Student Resource Officer (SRO) and Sheriff Terry Gray.

The SRO reportedly informed the Kentucky State Police that Sheriff Gray "smelled of alcoholic beverages." Surveillance footage from the school system also captured Gray inside his marked vehicle.

A trooper immediately contacted Sheriff Gray, noting that he displayed "extremely slow/slurred speech." The citation stated that Gray, who claimed to be heading towards Blue Lick State Park on KY 165, confirmed this information during the phone call.

Shortly after, another trooper spoke with Sheriff Gray and also noticed his "extremely slurred speech." In this conversation, Gray claimed to be at his residence in Mount Olivet.

Following these interactions, troopers proceeded to the sheriff's home, where they discovered him standing next to his marked vehicle, with the driver's side door open. The Kentucky State Police reported that Gray appeared unsteady on his feet.

According to the arrest citation, Gray admitted to consuming vodka earlier in the day. Subsequent sobriety tests were failed, and a Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) revealed a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.206, which is more than twice the legal limit.

As a result, Sheriff Terry Gray was arrested and taken into custody for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

Gray, who was appointed as Robertson County sheriff in 2021 by Robertson County Judge-Executive Stephanie Holbrook following the retirement of Sheriff Mark Sutton, previously served as a park ranger at the Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort.

In the 2022 elections, Gray, a Democrat, secured a full term in office by winning against Republican candidate Anthony L. Green II.

Under Kentucky law, a sheriff can only be removed from office by voters through a recall election or by the governor if they are found guilty of misconduct or neglect of duty.

This incident has sparked concerns among the community and underscored the importance of upholding strict DUI laws within law enforcement agencies. Sheriff Gray is expected to face legal consequences for his actions, with potential implications for his role as sheriff and his political standing in Robertson County.