Police News Release

(Norcross, Ga., Jan. 14, 2026) – Gwinnett County Police VICE Investigators arrest a 36-year-old for trying meet up with a 14-year-old female. 

Update:

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 12, 2026) – Detectives have identified the victim as Abel Alejandro Unzicker Chavez (36, Snellville).  Derrick Devon Thomas (30, Snellville) has been charged with Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Firearm during a Felony and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.  Detectives are still investigating what led up to the shooting.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 9, 2026) – Gwinnett County Police Special Victim Unit detectives arrested a Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Deputy during an investigation involving a minor.

Updated:

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 8, 2026) – Christopher Clark has been located and is safe.

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(Lawrenceville, Ga., Dec. 3, 2025) – The Gwinnett County Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 59-year-old from Lawrenceville.

(Lawrenceville, Georgia, October 28, 2013)  Gwinnett County Animal Welfare & Enforcement Services is joining the Gwinnett CAN Challenge.  This event is a food drive initiated by The Holtkamp Family Foundation (www.holtkamphvac.com/canchallenge).  The purpose of the Gwinnett CAN Challenge is to increase donations to local food banks and raise awareness of this year round need.  The goal is to collect at least 10 tons of food.

 

(Lawrenceville, Georgia)  As Hurricane Irma begins moving north toward Georgia, Gwinnett County emergency personnel are making final preparations for the storm’s arrival. For the duration of the weather event, follow @GwinnettPd on Twitter and visit www.gwinnettcounty.com for official real time information about how the storm is impacting Gwinnett County.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., April 24, 2019) – Gwinnett Police, County officials and friends from around the world will come together for fun activities for kids, educational opportunities and intercontinental performances at the annual Gwinnett Multicultural Festival and County Government Open House on April 27 at Shorty Howell Park in Duluth.

(Lawrenceville, Georgia)  In an effort to make our records more readily available to the public, the Gwinnett County Police Department Records Unit will be re-opening at three of our police precincts. 

Update #1, 12/13/2019:  Effective Monday, December 30, the Records Unit will be open at all six precincts.  Visitors may obtain copies of: police reports, accident reports, and Criminal Histories.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 9, 2023) Residents will soon be able to celebrate the vibrant cultures and customs that thrive in Gwinnett at the Multicultural Festival.

(Lilburn, Ga., May 25, 2023) – The Gwinnett County Police Department wants to educate the public to reduce the number of victims of phone scams.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Nov. 28, 2023) – Gwinnett County Police Department has received several complaints about phone scams appearing to originate from a Gwinnett County Police Department phone number. 

(Lawrenceville, Georgia) The Gwinnett County Police Department, in partnership with Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation, is proud to announce the implementation of a new program, Volunteer Citizens On Patrol (VCOP).  This is an excellent program that involves an extensive commitment on behalf of our Gwinnett County Police volunteers. This program will be the first of its kind for the Gwinnett County Police Department and it relies heavily on the participation of the volunteers from the Gwinnett County Police Department and their willingness to make our parks safer and a more enjoyable place to visit.  

(Duluth, Georgia)  A Stone Mountain man was recently arrested for attempting to abandon his dog along the side of the road.  The incident took place on Sunday, December 30, 2018, at around 11:30pm on Breckinridge Boulevard in unincorporated Duluth. 

UPDATE #1: Catherine “Celine” Peavy was located SAFE at the Sams Club in Athens.  She was recently reunited with her family.  (Grayson, Georgia) Gwinnett Police are searching for a missing elderly person with medical issues.  Officers responded to a missing person report shortly before 2:00pm.  The complainant reported that his wife, Catherine “Celine” Peavy (74), had been missing for about an hour.  He said that she has medical issues and is allowed to drive, but usually when someone is with her because she can get lost.

The Gwinnett County Police Department is currently accepting applications for the upcoming Citizens Police Academy session.  The spring 2020 session will run from February 11, 2020 – April 02, 2020 and meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30– 8:30 PM.  The CPA is open to all Gwinnett County residents 18 years of age or older who successfully pass the application process and a driver and criminal history check.  Attendees will participate in classroom lecture, police unit demonstrations, practical exercises, and will also meet a great group of fellow citizens.  The CPA is free of charge.  Applications must be submitted no later than February 03, 2020, and can be found on the volunteer opportunity page of the GCPD website.

(Friday, Ga., Jan. 19, 2024) – The Gwinnett County Police Department is accepting applications for the next Citizens Police Academy. The Citizens Police Academy will run from March 5 to May 2 on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

(Lawrenceville, Georgia) Gwinnett County Police Department is looking for a team of new police Chaplains to help comfort and counsel those in need during law enforcement related incidents. Police Chaplains play a very unique role in law enforcement by responding to the scene of traumatic events and helping those in need. Police Chaplains also serve those within the department who are dealing with personal stress, family crisis, or need help understanding employee assistance programs. We are looking for a team of highly motivated Chaplains from every religious denomination to help serve the diverse population of Gwinnett County. Anyone interested in the program will be required to complete a volunteer application. Additionally, candidates will be required to submit to a background check which may include a criminal history check, driving history check, references etc.    

(Lawrenceville, Georgia) Have you ever wondered how the police department is organized and operated?  Have you ever wanted to tour police headquarters?  Have you ever wondered what each unit in the police department actually does?  Well, you might be interested in joining the Gwinnett Police Citizens Police Academy.  We are currently accepting applications for our upcoming session.  The next academy will run from March 20^th – May 10^th.  The academy meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30pm – 8:30pm.  The Citizens Police Academy is open to all Gwinnett County residents that are 18 years of age or older, who successfully pass the application process and a driver’s and criminal history check.  You will get classroom and practical applications, but also get to meet a great group of your fellow citizens.  Even better, it’s all FREE!  Applications will need to be submitted to Sgt. Perkins or Sgt. Thompson no later than Tuesday, March 13^th and can be found at https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/government/departments/police/volunteer-opportunities