GPD Detective arrested by the FBI
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Updated on September 29 with a link to the article containing the details of the investigation and the charges.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Gainesville Police Department Detective Kelvin Mattair has been arrested by the FBI, according to a GPD spokesman.
Click here for the full report on the investigation and the charges.
State charges have been filed related to obstruction of a criminal investigation by a public servant, using a computer to commit fraud, and illegal interception of communications.
According to a 2025 Facebook post from GPD, Mattair “began his journey with the department in 2018 as a civilian working at the Reichert House, where he developed a deep commitment to community engagement and public safety. In 2021, he graduated from the police academy and became a sworn officer. Since then, Detective Mattair has gained valuable experience in patrol and now serves as a detective on the Gun Violence Unit, where he plays a key role in investigating and preventing violent crime. He is also a member of the department’s SWAT Unit, showcasing his advanced training and readiness to respond to high-risk situations.”
This is a developing story that will be updated as information is received.
Richer House is probably where he learned some crime tips.
Thanks for posting AC. Not seeing this currently on any other local media.
IT’S ON FACEBOOK. I WORKED WITH HIM AT REICHERT HOUSE. I’M SHOCKED BY THIS. I WATCHED HIM WORKING WITH THOSE BOYS FOR 2 YEARS.
Another Tony Jones ” Success” story!
Comments: As you may remember, I released a scathing report on Reichert House’s blatant misuse of funds in 2019. The report was accepted by the City Commission with a single vote margin with the radical left commissioners (including Mr Ward) not wanting it accepted. The report enumerated several instances of improper use of funds, and little to no oversight. Also by a single vote, I was promptly fired after reporting 4 years of malfeasance, misuse and bad ideas of the cities use of funds including a Brazilian butt lift paid for by misuse of city credit cards (from park & Rec). It was obvious that in 2019 city commissioners did not desire that type of reporting. Ask yourself: Has anything truly changed?
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So much continues to occur and totally out of the public eye. I sometimes wonder, what’s really going on? GPD create some very professional men and some very criminal minded men.
He looks corrupt.
When it comes to corruption and malfeasance in the way this city and county is run, this is just the tip of an iceberg. This should be just a warning to all that are engaged in this type of corruption from the top down. You may feel safe but things can change when the wheels of Justice turn on you.
Very disappointing if allegations are proven. GPD detectives have been outstanding in general. Does the rest of his FB page give off woke or SJW vibes, per chance? Or is he going thru personal issues that cost part of his paycheck? Such things can tilt the desperate hand of personal justice in some folk, sad.
Richer House, interesting.
CommentI love a story like “he turned his life around!” Well that looks like wishful thinking here….
Chief of Police, Nelson Moya needs to resign. Gainesville Police Department leadership has had a long history of incompetence. City manager Andrew Person should put a stop to the embarrassment shown in this article.
Why does he have the coordinates to a Mexican restaurant in Tampa tattooed on his arm?
More information here: https://www.gnvinfo.com/gpd-detective-taken-into-federal-custody-faces-decades-in-prison/
CommentYes the Reichert House has been in the news plenty of times. Years ago we supported them, then the bad happening come about. If all of this is true I hope he gets the max. There is a reason why the Governor took GRU away from our incompetent City Commission.
As soon as I saw Reichert House, I knew the charges are probably true.
While they are down here, hopefully the FBI can investigate the local corruption tied to “solving the homeless problem”.
Tax dollars are given to GRACE Marketplace, which was created by and run by ex-cons. The money is untraceable, the problem gets worse and worse, there are zero real performance metrics, our limp-wristed politicians Harvey Ward and Bryan Eastman act like they live in physical fear of GRACE directors, and it’s likely that various unseemly activities (drug trafficking, prostitution, illegal campaign contributions, etc.) are being run out of, if not actively coordinated by, the facility.
“Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.”
Another fine graduate of the Reichert criminal grooming class.
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Jennifer here at AC did a good piece onReichert House Youth Academy back in the fall(?) of 2019. This corruption is all part of the puzzel. Its a shame because the NE/SE areas need(ed) quality programs. this guy had his hands in a lot. Federal prison will not serve him well.