Former Gilmer County firefighter arrested for sexual assault of juvenile

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.