David Hubble

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Name:
Hubble, David

Date of Booking:
08/01/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
OPEN CONTAINER ALCOHOL IN VEHICLE

DUI – 0.08G/ PER SE 21 OR OLDER

Officer’s Narrative:
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On 8-1-26 I was on duty within Cherokee County when a BOLO was dispatched regarding a possibly impaired driver. Dispatch advised a concerned citizen called 911 and stated the following; a White SUV bearing Georgia registration [REDACTED] was traveling near Knox Bridge Highway and Butterworth Rd. The violator was alleged to be weaving, running off the roadway, almost caused a crash with the concerned citizen, and at one point stopped in the middle of the roadway without reason. The caller believed the driver was either a juvenile or was intoxicated. The caller followed the vehicle along Butterworth to Univeter Rd and maintained visual on the violator.

I caught up to the caller and violator in the area of Univeter Rd and Brigham circle. As I approached, I observed a long line of traffic behind the alleged violator vehicle. The group of traffic appeared to be traveling well under the speed limit, presumably caused by the white SUV. I began overtaking vehicles to get directly behind the violator, and as I was doing so observed the White SUV, later identified as a Chevrolet Equinox, weaving erratically within the lane, and appeared to be driving with its driver side tires on the center of the roadway.

It is important to note there is not painted center-line on this roadway currently due to it having been repaved recently, however if there had been, the violator would have driven on or potentially completely across it. I caught up to the vehicle and became directly behind it, identifying it as the aforementioned suspect vehicle.

As I came to be directly behind the vehicle, I observed it apply its brakes and slow as if it were preparing to turn from Univeter Rd onto an adjacent roadway. Based on the 911 call, the noted impediment of traffic, and observed weaving, I elected to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle at this location. I activated my emergency red and blue lights to signal the vehicle to stop. The vehicle turned onto Ellenwood Dr where it appeared to be stopping. Instead of coming to a complete stop, the vehicle elected to conduct a U-turn and began traveling southbound along Univeter rd.

As it passed, I was able to observe and identify a single occupant, a white male who was seated close to the steering wheel, appearing hunched over while driving, and appeared elderly. I followed behind the vehicle and activated my audible siren in conjunction with my red and blue emergency warning lights. The vehicle continued traveling at around 30 MPH for around ½ Mile while I was behind it attempting to stop it. The vehicle continued weaving heavily and driving on the center line (or where it should be) of the roadway while I was behind it.

The vehicle finally elected to stop in the middle of the street around 2270 Univeter Rd, after having passed numerous other safe places to stop, and stopping adjacent to an empty, flat, easy to access driveway. I exited my vehicle and approached the violator vehicle, making contact with the operator and sole occupant, David Hubble. I immediately noted David to be impaired. He appeared extremely dazed and had a blank stare. His eyes were bloodshot and extremely watery with heavy drooping eyelids. The odor of alcoholic beverages was overwhelming as coming from the open window of the vehicle.

As I looked past David, open containers of beer were readily apparent and plainly visible as being in the center console cupholder of the vehicle, and an open box formerly containing beer was in the passenger seat. His speech was thick and slurred while I spoke to him and introduced myself. He was extremely slow and lethargic when provided instructions. I asked him to exit the vehicle, and after struggling to comply, noticed David failed to place his vehicle in park, resulting in it attempting to roll away. After remedying this, David was escorted from the vehicle to the rear of his vehicle. He displayed gait ataxia while walking, and while standing still was noted to sway heavily.

After exiting, I asked David how many alcoholic beverages he had consumed. He stated “a couple beers”. I asked him to perform field sobriety, he stated “whatever you want to do”. I medically qualified David for HGN and began the evaluation. During this evaluation, David was unable to continuously track the stimuli and his eyes reverted to center. I was unable to complete the entire evaluation, however, I noted lack of smooth pursuit and nystagmus at maximum deviation. I ceased the evaluation partially through due to his inability to complete said evaluation. It was observed that David swayed significantly during this evaluation to the point I was concerned he would lose his balance and fall over.

When asked, David indicated he began drinking at 4 PM. He was unable or unwilling to answer other simple questions about where he had been or what he had been doing. Based on the totality of circumstances related to the entire encounter, I believed David was impaired and was not safe to operate a motor vehicle. He was placed under arrest and handcuffed appropriately before being seated in the rear of my patrol vehicle. Once there he was read Georgia implied consent requesting a state administered blood test. He agreed.

A search of his vehicle was conducted for further intoxicants where I located 4-5 empty or mostly empty, cool to the touch IPA style high ABV beers. After completing this and impounding the vehicle, David was transported to the ADC where he was refused for alcohol intoxication. He was subsequently transported to [REDACTED BY AGENCY] for medical clearance. While there David allowed a Registered Nurse, [REDACTED], to complete the state administered blood draw. Blood was obtained from David and placed within tubes before being sealed inside a GBI BA/TOX kit. This kit was submitted into evidence before end of shift. David was eventually cleared to return to the ADC, where he was booked appropriately and after which time I returned to service.

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

8/4/26

BOND SET AT $2,336.00

What this means: David Hubble’s bond in Cherokee County case 26UD0460 has been set at $2,336.00. A cash bond was posted, allowing him to be released from custody while his case is pending with the court.

8/5/26

ENTRY OF APPEARANCE — ROBERT CONNOR

What this means: Robert Connor has entered an appearance as David Hubble’s attorney in Cherokee County case 26UD0460. This means Mr. Connor is now officially representing the defendant in this matter.

8/5/26

CONSOLIDATED MOTIONS FILED

What this means: Consolidated motions have been filed in David Hubble’s case. A motion is a formal request to the court to take some action or make a ruling. The specific nature of these motions is not detailed in the available information.

8/10/26

DUI COURT RECOMMENDATION — NOT ELIGIBLE

What this means: David Hubble has been determined ineligible for DUI Court. DUI Court is a specialized program designed for certain defendants charged with driving under the influence; it typically involves intensive supervision, treatment, and monitoring as an alternative to traditional prosecution. The court’s recommendation indicates that the defendant does not meet the criteria for this program.