Former Gilmer County firefighter arrested for sexual assault of juvenile
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. - A former Gilmer County firefighter faces charges of sexually assaulting a teenager.
The teen was a member of the department's Fire Explorer program.
According to the Times-Courier, Keith Lamar Elrod, 48, of Talking Rock, volunteered as an advisor for the youth program.
Elrod is being charged with sexual assault of a juvenile and violation of his oath of public office.
Investigators said the incident involved a 16-year-old girl and happened between Feb. 1 and July 14 of this year.
Elrod, who was also a paramedic, has since resigned from the department.