[6] During the meeting, the board moved into an executive session, prompting Gregory to ask if minutes would be taken.

[7] Her question, made out of turn, led Town Supervisor Dan Barney to ask her to leave the meeting.

The charges against her included criminal trespass, obstruction of governmental administration, and, later, disorderly conduct.

[9][10] In April 2024, charges against Gregory and a companion, who was also cited for trespassing, were dismissed due to speedy trial violations.

Following the dismissal, both women pursued civil legal action against the town of New Haven.

[12] The incident sparked great controversy within the community, many outraged citizens who viewed police-worn body cam footage strongly condemned the Deputy for incorrectly asserting that Gregory was required to provide physical identification, even though New York law does not mandate this unless there is reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.

[13][14][15] The incident drew significant public outcry, with critics accusing Barney of abusing his power and targeting Gregory for personal reasons.