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. 

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 12, 2026) The Gwinnett County Police Department will host a police officer hiring event Friday February 6 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday February 7 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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(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.

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(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.

(Atlanta, Ga., Dec.. 18, 2025) – Shortly before 1:40 p.m., Gwinnett County Police were requested by members of the State Mobile Crisis Team from Behavioral Health Link to respond with them to 6719 Lockridge Drive regarding a mental health related incident.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Dec. 12, 2025) – On December 11, Assistant Chief Chris Smith graduated as a member of the 296^th session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) National Academy.

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(Lawrenceville, Ga., Dec. 2, 2025) – Gwinnett County Police detectives are investigating a domestic homicide that left one man and one woman deceased. 

(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.

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 (Norcross, Ga., Nov. 14, 2025) – At approximately 12:20 PM, officers from the West Precinct responded to 1695 Graves Road in Norcross in reference to a deceased female. When officers arrived, they located 32-year-old Marisol Ballestas Brochero deceased inside her residence. The cause and manner of death have not been determined at this time. Detectives responded to the scene and are actively investigating the incident. The Crime Scene Unit is processing the residence and collecting evidence.

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(Duluth, Ga., Oct. 31, 2025) – Gwinnett County Police detectives are investigating a homicide that left one woman deceased.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Oct. 15, 2025) – Gwinnett County Police precincts install on-site prescription medication collection receptacles.

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 (Lawrenceville, Ga., Oct. 10, 2025) – Gwinnett County Police Accident Investigation Unit is seeking assistance in a pedestrian hit and run fatality.