RCHS English teacher arrested on public drunkenness at prom

CLAYTON —  For some students who attended the Rabun County High School 2018 Prom, they may not only remember the glitz and glamour but may also recall it as the night their teacher was arrested for public drunkenness.

According to the police report obtained by WRBN/WGHC News, the incident occurred on Saturday, May 5 located at the Rabun County Civic Center in Clayton.

At the request of the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office, an officer with the Clayton Police Department arrived on scene at approximately 11:58 p.m. after an initial call from the complainant was received.

Upon law enforcement arrival, they met with High School Principal Jonathan Gibson and discovered that an intoxicated teacher was inside at the Rabun County High School Prom.

Local authorities located the teacher inside and learned his name was John Deleano Kilby of Tiger.

According to the report, officers immediately noticed his bloodshot and watery eyes and could smell a very pungent odor of alcohol as they approached Kilby, 32. Upon Kilby’s consent, a breath sample was administered by officers which indicted a positive sample of .124 after four failed attempts from Kilby shielding the mouthpiece with his tongue.

Kilby was promptly placed under arrest for public drunkenness and was transported to the Rabun County Detention Center.

As of Sunday, May 6 Kilby was released on bond in the amount of $300 according to Rabun County Detention Center staff.

WRBN/WGHC News has reached out to High School Principal Jonathan Gibson for further comment regarding this incident. As of Wednesday afternoon, multiple calls have been made to RCHS but according to his secretary, Gibson is unavailable for comment. This article will be updated immediately upon contact.