A booking photo circulated online Tuesday showing Gregory D. Locke, age 49, listed as arrested by the Mt. Juliet Police Department.
According to the intake information displayed, the charge was driving on a revoked, suspended, or cancelled driver’s license.
The intake time was recorded as 12:52 p.m. on March 3, 2026, with a release noted just six minutes later at 12:58 p.m. The listed city was Lebanon, and the arresting officer was identified as Phillips. Bond was shown as zero.
The image quickly made its way onto social media, where it prompted a wave of reactions. On a Nashville focused online forum, users debated not only the charge itself but also whether the circumstances constituted a formal arrest.
Several commenters pointed out that even if an individual is not taken into custody for an extended period, being booked and fingerprinted still qualifies as an arrest under state procedures.
One user explained that a state citation documents a non custodial criminal charge that still requires booking and fingerprinting. In that sense, they argued, it is legally no different from what many would consider a traditional arrest, except that the person is not transported immediately to jail.
Others emphasized the presence of a mugshot as evidence that booking occurred. A commenter summed up the sentiment bluntly by stating that a mugshot means a person was booked and therefore arrested.
The discussion reflected a broader public confusion about the distinction between custodial arrests and citations that require later processing.
The reaction was not limited to procedural debate. Many commenters responded with pointed criticism of Locke himself. Some referenced his public persona as an outspoken evangelical preacher, with one remarking that lying is a sin.
Another sarcastically suggested that someone should tell him that going willingly does not negate the definition of arrest. A few comments invoked religious language, including quips such as praise Jesus and let Jesus take the wheel, underscoring the irony they perceived between the charge and Locke’s ministry.
There were also remarks questioning why someone who frequently speaks about moral responsibility would allegedly be driving without insurance, suggesting that carrying proper coverage is a way to protect neighbors and the community.
While these comments were critical, they reflected frustration among those who view public figures as accountable to the standards they promote.
Not every voice in the thread was celebratory. One commenter offered a personal anecdote about unknowingly driving on a suspended license decades earlier due to a clerical error involving an unpaid ticket.
That user suggested that it is possible to have a license suspended without immediate awareness and urged others to give Locke the benefit of the doubt until more details emerge. The comment introduced a note of caution amid the prevailing mockery.
Greg Locke is known regionally and nationally for his outspoken sermons and frequent involvement in political and cultural debates.
His critics describe him as controversial and provocative, while supporters often frame him as a bold defender of his beliefs.
The arrest record image, whether stemming from a simple administrative oversight or something more deliberate, has added another chapter to an already polarizing public profile.
As of now, the publicly shared booking information lists only the driving related charge. Whether the suspension resulted from unpaid fines, insurance issues, or another administrative matter has not been detailed in the circulating record.
What is clear is that even a brief booking can generate significant public reaction when the individual involved is a high profile figure.
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