Two people were arrested after breaking into a Caribou Coffee on Cobb Parkway in Kennesaw and, police say, using sinks in the restroom to bathe while smoking methamphetamine. Kennesaw officers responded to a 911 tip just after 1 a.m. on May 11 and detained the two after one person walked out of the locked restroom. Officers later found shattered smoking pipes and a small bag with a substance that field-tested positive for methamphetamine. The Kennesaw Police Department identified the suspects as Alyssa Clingan and Austin Gravett and transported them to the Cobb County Adult Detention Center.
According to WSB‑TV, officers told investigators they could hear music coming from the restroom when they checked the doors and that one officer noticed a partially removed garbage lid. The officer wrote that he "immediately observed two separate Dairy Queen boxes" in the trash and that three shattered, suspected narcotics pipes and a bag believed to contain methamphetamine were recovered. A field test reportedly confirmed the substance was methamphetamine, and both suspects were booked on felony counts including second-degree burglary, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug-related items and tampering with evidence.
The break-in happened at the Caribou Coffee on Cobb Parkway and Watts Drive. The company's store listing shows the location at Caribou Coffee, a drive-thru and walk-up shop. The location sits a short drive from Kennesaw State University and other retail along Cobb Parkway.
Charges And Penalties
Both suspects face felony counts under Georgia law that carry prison exposure if convicted. Second-degree burglary covers entering or remaining in a nonresidential building with the intent to commit a theft or felony and is punishable by one to five years in prison, per Justia. Possession of methamphetamine is prohibited under the state's controlled-substances statutes and can carry felony penalties depending on quantity and circumstances. Trafficking thresholds and higher mandatory minimum sentences apply at larger amounts, as outlined in the controlled-substances provisions. See Justia for statutory language.
Local Context
Meth-related arrests and prosecutions have appeared repeatedly in Cobb County dockets this year. Recent cases handled by local and federal prosecutors have at times resulted in prison sentences, underscoring that narcotics enforcement remains a priority in the region. One recent high-profile Cobb County drug case was documented by Atlanta News First.
The arrests were reported by WSB‑TV, which said its story was based on the police report. Charging documents and court filings will be available through Cobb County detention and court records for readers tracking upcoming hearings.
