Brookhaven terminates Parks and Recreation Director

Brookhaven, GA, August 16, 2023 – Police in Cobb County made a sting arrest on August 15, 2023, of an adult male soliciting the company of what he believed to be a 14-year-old girl. When the alleged predator appeared at the agreed meeting location expecting to meet his 'date,' Cobb County Police instead made the arrest near Marietta.

The suspect is Patrick Nalley, who recently relocated to Georgia for a position with the City of Brookhaven as Director of Parks & Recreation. Nalley, a longtime resident of Virginia, had been serving as Director of Parks & Recreation for the City of Brookhaven for approximately three months. Nalley cleared several separate background checks, had no prior criminal record, and had solid credit and driving records.  Nalley had also previously been Director of Recreation and Parks of Henrico County, Virginia, as well as Director of Recreation, Tourism & Cultural Development in Amherst County, VA.

Nalley allegedly made contact with the undercover officer during business hours and was arrested while driving a city-owned vehicle.  No other allegations or prior issues had arisen during Nalley's brief tenure with the City.

"Mr. Nalley is terminated immediately. Although we understand the presumption of innocence, we are acting out of an abundance of caution, as our parks and recreation facilities often have hundreds of children and teens recreating or competing in team sports activities during any given summer day.  The safety and comfort of our residents and guests and their families are always our top priority in Brookhaven," said City Manager Christian Sigman.

As this is an active criminal investigation, all inquiries about this case should be directed to Cobb County Police.

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