Christopher McClure, a resident listed in public arrest records, was taken into custody on May 9, 2025, in Catoosa County, Georgia. According to the official booking report, the arrest was made by local authorities and the subject was charged with the following offense(s): Cruelty to children -Causes Excessive Physical or Mental Pain-1st Degree (F)Officerโs Narrative:[Please note: The following is a direct transcription from the official initial incident report. The Georgia Gazette does not fix any spelling or grammatical errors that may exist. Any changes or redactions made by our staff are placed inside brackets. Some errors may exist. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The topics discussed may be sensitive to some readers. Discretion is advised.][NARRATIVE #1 on May 07, 2025]The complainant is a counselor at Battlefield Elementary. The complainant stated, the listed juvenile was observed by the school nurse to have bruising on both sides of her face, scratches under her chin and what appeared to be a cut and bump on the back of her head. The nurse notified the complainant of the injuries. The complainant notified DFAC and was waiting on their response.Deputy Licklider was at Battlefield Primary on this date and arrived at Battlefield Elementary at approximately 1230PM. At approximately 1300 Deputy Licklider was advised of the incident by the complainant. DFAC ed the complainant that they would follow up next date, 05/08/25, also DFACS stated they were familiar with the family of the juvenile due to prior investigations at the primary school involving the juveniles little brother.Deputy Licklider ed Lt. Thomas and Lt. Pitts about the situation and Lt. Pitts advised he would have a detective respond to the school. Detectives Jordan and Lopez arrived and the incident was turned over to them.There is no BWC due to incident already occurred and Deputy Licklider not interviewing the juvenile.[End of Narrative][NARRATIVE #2 on May 07, 2025]On Wednesday May 7,2025, Detective Jordan responded to Battlefield Elementary and met with Deputy Licklider and school admin. The juveniles were in a classroom playing, admin was present when Detective Jordan asked the juveniles about the marks. The juveniles did not disclose anything about the marks other then they got them while exercising.Department of Family Services was not able to come this date but was in touch with Detective Jordan in reference to this case.This case is active, see case file further.[End of Narrative]. This incident was officially recorded and made publicly available by law enforcement agencies in the state of Georgia. The details provided reflect the arrest information at the time of booking and do not indicate guilt or conviction. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
FULL NAME:
McClure, Christopher Lee
BOOKING DATE:
05/09/2025
BOOKING DETAILS:
Cruelty to children -Causes Excessive Physical or Mental Pain-1st Degree (F)
Officerโs Narrative:
[Please note: The following is a direct transcription from the official initial incident report. The Georgia Gazette does not fix any spelling or grammatical errors that may exist. Any changes or redactions made by our staff are placed inside brackets. Some errors may exist. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The topics discussed may be sensitive to some readers. Discretion is advised.]
[NARRATIVE #1 on May 07, 2025]
The complainant is a counselor at Battlefield Elementary. The complainant stated, the listed juvenile was observed by the school nurse to have bruising on both sides of her face, scratches under her chin and what appeared to be a cut and bump on the back of her head. The nurse notified the complainant of the injuries. The complainant notified DFAC and was waiting on their response.
Deputy Licklider was at Battlefield Primary on this date and arrived at Battlefield Elementary at approximately 1230PM. At approximately 1300 Deputy Licklider was advised of the incident by the complainant. DFAC ed the complainant that they would follow up next date, 05/08/25, also DFACS stated they were familiar with the family of the juvenile due to prior investigations at the primary school involving the juveniles little brother.
Deputy Licklider ed Lt. Thomas and Lt. Pitts about the situation and Lt. Pitts advised he would have a detective respond to the school. Detectives Jordan and Lopez arrived and the incident was turned over to them.
There is no BWC due to incident already occurred and Deputy Licklider not interviewing the juvenile.
[End of Narrative]
[NARRATIVE #2 on May 07, 2025]
On Wednesday May 7,2025, Detective Jordan responded to Battlefield Elementary and met with Deputy Licklider and school admin. The juveniles were in a classroom playing, admin was present when Detective Jordan asked the juveniles about the marks. The juveniles did not disclose anything about the marks other then they got them while exercising.
Department of Family Services was not able to come this date but was in touch with Detective Jordan in reference to this case.
This case is active, see case file further.
[End of Narrative]
Disclaimer: All data provided here is taken from public arrest records. This publication does not imply guilt or final conviction.
More Arrests in Catoosa County on May 9, 2025
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