UPDATE: Oct. 9 at 5:00 p.m.
LEX 18 obtained jail video of the night Robertson County Sheriff Terry Gray was booked into the Mason County Detention Center.
He was taken into custody Tuesday night after Mason County sheriff's deputies reported him driving erratically and speeding in excess of 110 miles per hour and charged him with DUI, reckless driving, wanton endangerment, and official misconduct. Court records show this is his third DUI arrest in two years.
The jail video obtained through an open records request, shows Gray wearing his Robertson County sheriff's jacket before he was officially booked in the jail.
In the video, a deputy jailer asked Gray if he used drugs or alcohol in the last 14 days. "Oh yes," stated Gray who said he had been drinking Fireball whiskey. "I drank 9 and I got one left," he said but indicated officers wouldn't let him drink a 10th one."
On Thursday, one day after Governor Andy Beshear called on Gray to step down as Robertson County sheriff, Gray signed a letter of resignation.
It was addressed to the Roberston County Judge Executive and stated that effective of this date, October 9, 2025, I hereby tender my resignation from the position of Sheriff of Roberston County.
Gray signed it while still in custody at the Mason County Detention Center.
He'll be arraigned Monday in Robertson District Court. His bond is currently set at $500,000 full cash.
Gray has declined our request for interview.
UPDATE: Oct. 9 at 12:30 p.m.
Robertson County Sheriff Terry Gray has officially resigned LEX 18 confirmed on Thursday afternoon. The news comes after Beshear asked Gray for his resignation following his third DUI arrest.
LEX 18 obtained the resignation letter of Gray which read, "I hereby tender my resignation from the position of Sheriff of Robertson County."
Kentucky Senator Steve West, who represents Robertson County in Frankfort, also released a statement following Gray's resignation.
“I am grateful that Mr. Gray has chosen to do the right thing and resign from his position," West said. "His resignation will spare the community a long, drawn-out process of forced removal from office. It is my sincere hope that Mr. Gray seeks help and turns his life around for the sake of those who love him.
The senator urged lawmakers to remain impartial when issues like these involving the discussion of impeachment arise, as they would serve as the jury.
“This is the best possible outcome in an otherwise terrible situation that Robertson County has been burdened by," he continued.
Original Story:
Following the news that Robertson County Sheriff Terry Gray was arrested and charged with his third DUI on Oct. 7, Governor Andy Beshear released a letter that asked Gray to resign from his position or be removed for "neglect of duty."
Beshear's letter read, "We value the sanctity of law enforcement and the duty to uphold the law and serve and protect the communities that put their trust in their peace officers."
The letter further highlighted Gray's previous DUI arrests on December 2023 and October 2024 in which he was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence.
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