Kelvin McClure, a resident listed in public arrest records, was taken into custody on January 17, 2026, in Whitfield 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): Criminal Damage To Property, Business, 2nd DegreeCriminal Trespass, Damage Of $500 Or LessDui- Driving Under Influence Of AlcoholHit & Run; Driver To Stop/ Return To Accident SceneOfficer’s 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 January 16, 2026]On January 16, 2026, Deputy Kadinger was dispatched to the area of [1700 BLOCK] Rainbow Cir. in reference to a suspected intoxicated driver who had struck multiple mailboxes. Upon his arrival, Deputy Kadinger observed a gold 2011 Ford Escape (registration number: [REDACTED]) wrecked in a ditch just past the driveway of [1700 BLOCK] Rainbow Cir. Kelvin McClure. who was the driver of the vehicle was located sitting in the middle of the road.Deputy Kadinger and Kelvin’s father, [REDACTED], assisted him up and escorted him to the front of Deputy Kadinger’s car. Deputy Kadinger could smell a strong aroma of an alcoholic beverage emitting from Kelvin’s person. Deputy Kadinger asked if Kelvin had any medical issues, to which Kelvin stated, “No.” Deputy Kadinger then asked how many alcoholic drinks Kelvin had that night, to which he replied, “Not that much.” Deputy Kadinger observed that Kelvin was unable to stand on his own and spoke with slurred speech, which indicated that Kelvin was under the influence of alcohol.Deputy Kadinger asked Kelvin again how many alcoholic beverages he had, to which he replied that he only consumed one drink. When asked what he drank, he stated vodka. Deputy Kadinger then asked what kind of drink he had, to which Kelvin stated that he had one shot of vodka. As Deputy Kadinger spoke with Kelvin, he observed that Kelvin was unable to stand on his own and was swaying his body back and forth, which caused him to lose balance.Deputy Kadinger attempted to perform SFSTs on Kelvin, but due to Kelvin’s level of intoxication, Deputy Kadinger was unable to complete his tests. During the HGN portion of Deputy Kadinger’s SFSTs, Kelvin did not comply with instructions and would move his entire head to follow Deputy Kadinger’s finger tip. Deputy Kadinger felt that it was unsafe to perform the walk and turn and the one-leg stand SFST due to Kelvin’s inability to stand on his own, which could lead to him injuring himself.Deputy Kadinger then asked Kelvin on a scale from 1 to 10 how intoxicated are with 1 being completely sober. Kelvin replied, stating that he was a 4. Deputy Kadinger then asked, based on Kelvin’s answer, if he was feeling the effects of the alcohol he had consumed, to which Kelvin replied that he was.Kelvin was complaining of pain in his ankle due to a recent surgery, but denied any medical assistance. Deputy Kadinger then placed Kelvin into custody by placing him into handcuffs, checking for fit, and ensuring the handcuffs were double locked.Kelvin was then placed into Deputy Kadinger’s patrol vehicle. Deputy Kadinger then read Kelvin his Implied Consent Notice and requested if Kelvin would comply with providing a sample of his breath, to which Kelvin agreed. Deputy Kadinger requested Parrish Towing and Recovery to be en-route to the scene to pull the vehicle out of the ditch. During this encounter with Kelvin, Deputy Broling was interviewing the owners of the damaged property.(SEE DEPUTY BROLING’S SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT FOR HIS INVESTIGATION)Deputy Kadinger was advised that Kelvin had caused a total of $1,800.00 worth of damage to [VICTIM #1] mailbox and his fence at [1700 BLOCK] Lower Kings Bridge Rd., and $400.00 worth of damage to [VICTIM #2] mailbox at [1700 BLOCK] Lower Kings Bridge Rd.Upon Parrish’s arrival, Kelvins vehicle was pulled from the ditch and returned to the registered owner, [REDACTED]. At approximately 20:00 p.m., Deputy Kadinger transported Kelvin to the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office. During their travel, Kelvin stated that since it was 2 hours after dark, his arrest was not legal. Upon their arrival at the Sheriff’s Office, Kelvin’s entry was denied because his level of intoxication would have to be medically cleared at Hamilton Medical Center.Deputy Kadinger then transported Kelvin to HMC and arrived at approximately 20:35 p.m. on January 16, 2026. Kelvin was admitted to HMC. While at the hospital, Kelvin advised that he had left work at approximately 17:00 p.m. and traveled to a liquor store where he purchased a 1-liter bottle of vodka. He then went to a Dollar General and purchased a strawberry kiwi drink. Kelvin stated that he then traveled to the Dawnville Park located on Tiger Way.There, Kelvin advised that he mixed the vodka and the other drink together to make a mixed drink. Before leaving the park, Kelvin advised that he then threw the liquor bottle away and proceeded to drive home. Kelvin advised that he had no memory of hitting anyone’s mailbox while he was going home.After 5 hours, Kelvin was released from the hospital at approximately 04:00 a.m. on January 17, 2026, and was transported by Deputy Kadinger back to the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office. Kelvin was then read his Implied Consent Notice once again, asking for a sample of his breath, to which he agreed.Deputy Kell arrived and performed the state-administered test on the Intoxilyzer 9000 (serial number 90-001865), where Kelvin blew a BRAC sample of 0.164. Kelvin was then charged on warrantless arrest number 71078 for the following: O.C.G.A. 16-7-23 Criminal Damage to Property, Private, 2nd Degree, O.C.G.A. 16-7-21 Criminal Tresspass, Damage of $500.00 or less, O.C.G.A. 40-6-270 Hit and Run, and O.C.G.A. 40-6-391(A)(1) DUI of Alcohol. Kelvin was then turned over to the booking staff with no further incident.[End of Narrative][NARRATIVE #2 on January 16, 2026]On January 16, 2026, at approximately 1930 hours, Deputy Broling was on scene with Deputy Kadinger at [1700 BLOCK] Rainbow Cir in reference to a damage to property call. While on scene, Deputy Broling made contact with the victim, [VICTIM #1], who resides at [1700 BLOCK] Lower Kings Bridge Rd.[VICTIM #1] stated that a Ford Escape traveled through the ditch in front of his residence, struck his wooden fence located along the driveway that protects his culvert, and continued toward his house. Deputy Broling observed damage to the fence, noting that several wooden rails were destroyed and displaced. Deputy Broling also observed what appeared to be motor oil on the victims concrete driveway. Based on the amount of oil present, it appeared the Ford Escape may have cracked its oil pan while traveling through the ditch.[VICTIM #1] further stated that his mailbox was damaged during the incident. He advised that the estimated cost to repair the fence and mailbox would be approximately $1,800. He also stated it would cost approximately $500 to pressure wash the driveway to remove the motor oil.After leaving the residence, Deputy Broling traveled toward Hwy 286. While doing so, he observed a destroyed mailbox at [1700 BLOCK] Lower Kings Bridge Rd. Deputy Broling then observed a vehicle pulling into the driveway at that residence and made contact with the driver, who was identified as [VICTIM #2], the homeowner.Deputy Broling asked [VICTIM #2] if he was aware of the damage to his mailbox, and [VICTIM #2] stated he was not. They then walked to the mailbox, at which time [VICTIM #2] advised it would cost approximately $400 to replace it.The driver of the Ford Escape that caused the property damage was identified as Kelvin McClure of [1700 BLOCK] Rainbow Cir.[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, Kelvin Edward
BOOKING DATE:
01/17/2026
BOOKING DETAILS:
Criminal Damage To Property, Business, 2nd Degree
Criminal Trespass, Damage Of $500 Or Less
Dui- Driving Under Influence Of Alcohol
Hit & Run; Driver To Stop/ Return To Accident Scene
Officer’s 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 January 16, 2026]
On January 16, 2026, Deputy Kadinger was dispatched to the area of [1700 BLOCK] Rainbow Cir. in reference to a suspected intoxicated driver who had struck multiple mailboxes. Upon his arrival, Deputy Kadinger observed a gold 2011 Ford Escape (registration number: [REDACTED]) wrecked in a ditch just past the driveway of [1700 BLOCK] Rainbow Cir. Kelvin McClure. who was the driver of the vehicle was located sitting in the middle of the road.
Deputy Kadinger and Kelvin’s father, [REDACTED], assisted him up and escorted him to the front of Deputy Kadinger’s car. Deputy Kadinger could smell a strong aroma of an alcoholic beverage emitting from Kelvin’s person. Deputy Kadinger asked if Kelvin had any medical issues, to which Kelvin stated, “No.” Deputy Kadinger then asked how many alcoholic drinks Kelvin had that night, to which he replied, “Not that much.” Deputy Kadinger observed that Kelvin was unable to stand on his own and spoke with slurred speech, which indicated that Kelvin was under the influence of alcohol.
Deputy Kadinger asked Kelvin again how many alcoholic beverages he had, to which he replied that he only consumed one drink. When asked what he drank, he stated vodka. Deputy Kadinger then asked what kind of drink he had, to which Kelvin stated that he had one shot of vodka. As Deputy Kadinger spoke with Kelvin, he observed that Kelvin was unable to stand on his own and was swaying his body back and forth, which caused him to lose balance.
Deputy Kadinger attempted to perform SFSTs on Kelvin, but due to Kelvin’s level of intoxication, Deputy Kadinger was unable to complete his tests. During the HGN portion of Deputy Kadinger’s SFSTs, Kelvin did not comply with instructions and would move his entire head to follow Deputy Kadinger’s finger tip. Deputy Kadinger felt that it was unsafe to perform the walk and turn and the one-leg stand SFST due to Kelvin’s inability to stand on his own, which could lead to him injuring himself.
Deputy Kadinger then asked Kelvin on a scale from 1 to 10 how intoxicated are with 1 being completely sober. Kelvin replied, stating that he was a 4. Deputy Kadinger then asked, based on Kelvin’s answer, if he was feeling the effects of the alcohol he had consumed, to which Kelvin replied that he was.
Kelvin was complaining of pain in his ankle due to a recent surgery, but denied any medical assistance. Deputy Kadinger then placed Kelvin into custody by placing him into handcuffs, checking for fit, and ensuring the handcuffs were double locked.
Kelvin was then placed into Deputy Kadinger’s patrol vehicle. Deputy Kadinger then read Kelvin his Implied Consent Notice and requested if Kelvin would comply with providing a sample of his breath, to which Kelvin agreed. Deputy Kadinger requested Parrish Towing and Recovery to be en-route to the scene to pull the vehicle out of the ditch. During this encounter with Kelvin, Deputy Broling was interviewing the owners of the damaged property.
(SEE DEPUTY BROLING’S SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT FOR HIS INVESTIGATION)
Deputy Kadinger was advised that Kelvin had caused a total of $1,800.00 worth of damage to [VICTIM #1] mailbox and his fence at [1700 BLOCK] Lower Kings Bridge Rd., and $400.00 worth of damage to [VICTIM #2] mailbox at [1700 BLOCK] Lower Kings Bridge Rd.
Upon Parrish’s arrival, Kelvins vehicle was pulled from the ditch and returned to the registered owner, [REDACTED]. At approximately 20:00 p.m., Deputy Kadinger transported Kelvin to the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office. During their travel, Kelvin stated that since it was 2 hours after dark, his arrest was not legal. Upon their arrival at the Sheriff’s Office, Kelvin’s entry was denied because his level of intoxication would have to be medically cleared at Hamilton Medical Center.
Deputy Kadinger then transported Kelvin to HMC and arrived at approximately 20:35 p.m. on January 16, 2026. Kelvin was admitted to HMC. While at the hospital, Kelvin advised that he had left work at approximately 17:00 p.m. and traveled to a liquor store where he purchased a 1-liter bottle of vodka. He then went to a Dollar General and purchased a strawberry kiwi drink. Kelvin stated that he then traveled to the Dawnville Park located on Tiger Way.
There, Kelvin advised that he mixed the vodka and the other drink together to make a mixed drink. Before leaving the park, Kelvin advised that he then threw the liquor bottle away and proceeded to drive home. Kelvin advised that he had no memory of hitting anyone’s mailbox while he was going home.
After 5 hours, Kelvin was released from the hospital at approximately 04:00 a.m. on January 17, 2026, and was transported by Deputy Kadinger back to the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office. Kelvin was then read his Implied Consent Notice once again, asking for a sample of his breath, to which he agreed.
Deputy Kell arrived and performed the state-administered test on the Intoxilyzer 9000 (serial number 90-001865), where Kelvin blew a BRAC sample of 0.164. Kelvin was then charged on warrantless arrest number 71078 for the following: O.C.G.A. 16-7-23 Criminal Damage to Property, Private, 2nd Degree, O.C.G.A. 16-7-21 Criminal Tresspass, Damage of $500.00 or less, O.C.G.A. 40-6-270 Hit and Run, and O.C.G.A. 40-6-391(A)(1) DUI of Alcohol. Kelvin was then turned over to the booking staff with no further incident.
[End of Narrative]
[NARRATIVE #2 on January 16, 2026]
On January 16, 2026, at approximately 1930 hours, Deputy Broling was on scene with Deputy Kadinger at [1700 BLOCK] Rainbow Cir in reference to a damage to property call. While on scene, Deputy Broling made contact with the victim, [VICTIM #1], who resides at [1700 BLOCK] Lower Kings Bridge Rd.
[VICTIM #1] stated that a Ford Escape traveled through the ditch in front of his residence, struck his wooden fence located along the driveway that protects his culvert, and continued toward his house. Deputy Broling observed damage to the fence, noting that several wooden rails were destroyed and displaced. Deputy Broling also observed what appeared to be motor oil on the victims concrete driveway. Based on the amount of oil present, it appeared the Ford Escape may have cracked its oil pan while traveling through the ditch.
[VICTIM #1] further stated that his mailbox was damaged during the incident. He advised that the estimated cost to repair the fence and mailbox would be approximately $1,800. He also stated it would cost approximately $500 to pressure wash the driveway to remove the motor oil.
After leaving the residence, Deputy Broling traveled toward Hwy 286. While doing so, he observed a destroyed mailbox at [1700 BLOCK] Lower Kings Bridge Rd. Deputy Broling then observed a vehicle pulling into the driveway at that residence and made contact with the driver, who was identified as [VICTIM #2], the homeowner.
Deputy Broling asked [VICTIM #2] if he was aware of the damage to his mailbox, and [VICTIM #2] stated he was not. They then walked to the mailbox, at which time [VICTIM #2] advised it would cost approximately $400 to replace it.
The driver of the Ford Escape that caused the property damage was identified as Kelvin McClure of [1700 BLOCK] Rainbow Cir.
[End of Narrative]
Disclaimer: All data provided here is taken from public arrest records. This publication does not imply guilt or final conviction.
