Grand jury to hear case against former commissioner

FRANKLIN, Tenn. Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. ? A former Williamson County commissioner charged with using a gun to threaten trick-or-treaters on his property waived his right to a preliminary hearing Tuesday.

Charles “Chuck” Eades, 76, was charged with aggravated assault and disorderly conduct after being accused of brandishing a rifle on a group of out-of-town trick or treaters Halloween night.

Police said they received an anonymous call about the threats. When questioned by a police officer, Eades admitted that he had a gun and said he was trying to get the trick-or-treaters off his property.

Eades was a county commissioner from 1998 until 2002, when he lost his race for re-election.

The grand jury meets on January 9. If indicted, Eades will be back in court at the end of January.

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Information from WTVF-TV, Nashville, http://www.newschannel5.com