On Oct. 4, 2022, The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Athens-Limestone Hospital Emergency Department, on a reported rape. On Oct. 5, 2022, during the investigation, probable cause was found to obtain warrants.

Gregory Carlisle Scott, 51, of Athens, Ala., has been charged with Sodomy 1st Degree, Sex Abuse 1st Degree, and Rape 1st Degree.

Scott is being held in the Limestone County Detention Center on a $150,000 cash bond. This is an active and ongoing investigation, where more charges are possible.