Executive Summary
- David L. McElroy III was indicted on charges including burglary, sexual imposition, and aggravated menacing.
- The alleged offenses occurred on or about November 21, 2025, in Knox County.
- A warrant has been issued for McElroy’s arrest, with no arraignment currently scheduled.
- Five other individuals were indicted during the same grand jury session on various charges.
A Knox County grand jury has indicted a Mount Vernon man on multiple charges, including burglary and sexual imposition, stemming from alleged incidents occurring in November 2025. The indictment against David L. McElroy III, 28, was returned during the grand jury’s most recent session at the Knox County Courthouse.
According to court filings, McElroy faces a second-degree felony charge for burglary, a third-degree felony for violating a protection order, a third-degree misdemeanor for sexual imposition, and three first-degree misdemeanor counts of aggravated menacing. The indictment alleges that McElroy committed these offenses on or about November 21, 2025.
The court documents state that the sexual imposition charge relates to alleged sexual contact with a victim whose identity has been redacted. As of the time of reporting, the court has issued a warrant to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, though an arraignment date has not yet been scheduled.
During the same session, the grand jury indicted five other individuals on separate matters. These indictments include John D. Burnside II, of Mount Vernon, for third-degree felony strangulation and misdemeanor domestic violence, and Joseph M. Gibson, of Newark, for having weapons while under disability.
Judicial Proceedings
The issuance of a warrant suggests that the defendant is not yet in custody or requires formal transfer to answer the charges. Following the execution of the warrant, the case will proceed to arraignment where pleas will be entered. It is important to note that an indictment is a formal accusation and not evidence of guilt; David L. McElroy III and all other individuals named in these reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
