(Gwinnett County, Georgia)  On Tuesday, June 2, between 10pm and midnight, two patrol cars were targeted with Molotov cocktails at the homes of two GCPD officers at two different homes in Duluth and Lawrenceville.

In the first incident (20-041176), a caller told the 911 Center that a GCPD patrol car was on fire at an officer’s residence in unincorporated Duluth.  When GCFD arrived, the fire was already extinguished.  Witnesses reported seeing three black males running from the vehicle. 

In the second incident (20-041185), a caller told the 911 Center that someone tried to set a patrol car on fire at an officer’s home in unincorporated Lawrenceville. Witnesses reported seeing a dark colored passenger car fleeing the area shortly thereafter.  A fire started on the ground behind the car and was extinguished with a fire extinguisher.  Officers observed two dents on the driver’s side of the car.

Following the events, a lookout was given to local law enforcement agencies.  An additional vehicle was linked to the cases.  Lawrenceville Police found one of the suspect’s vehicles and arrested Alvin Joseph (age 21, male, Lawrenceville). Alvin’s passenger, Lakaila Mack (age 20, female, Dacula), was taken to GCPD Headquarters for questioning.  Following her interview, she was placed under arrest. 

Investigators from the Gwinnett County Police Department, the Gwinnett County Fire Department Arson Unit, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) worked throughout the late night and early morning locating the third suspect and his vehicle.  Ebuka Chike-Morah (age 21, male, Duluth) was eventually found.  Both vehicles linked to this event were recovered.  A search warrant was issued on both cars.  A search of one of the vehicles revealed accelerant related to the crimes. 

All three suspects will be charged in reference to both incidents. 

• Alvin Joseph                         Arson 1^st Degree – Felony (2 counts), Possession and

Manufacturing of Destructive Device – Felony (2 counts), Criminal Trespass – Misdemeanor (2 counts), Possession of Tools for the Commission of a Crime – Felony (2 counts), Interference with Government Property – Felony (2 counts), Interference with Government Property – Misdemeanor (1 count), and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon – Felony (1 count)

• Lakaila Mack                         Arson 1^st Degree – Felony (2 counts), Possession and

Manufacturing of Destructive Device – Felony (2 counts), Criminal Trespass – Misdemeanor (2 counts), Possession of Tools for the Commission of a Crime – Felony (2 counts), Interference with Government Property – Felony (2 counts)

• Ebuka Chike-Morah              Arson 1^st Degree – Felony (2 counts), Possession and

Manufacturing of Destructive Device – Felony (2 counts), Criminal Trespass – Misdemeanor (2 counts), Possession of Tools for the Commission of a Crime – Felony (2 counts), Interference with Government Property – Felony (2 counts)

All three suspects are being held without bond at the Gwinnett County Jail.

In an unrelated incident (20-041216), a GCPD officer found his patrol car windshield and driver’s side window smashed early yesterday morning (06/03) at around 7:45am at his home in unincorporated Lawrenceville.  It appears as though someone threw a brick causing the damage. 

No suspects have been identified in this case, and we are seeking tips through Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or www.stopcrimeATL.com.  Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.  Case Number:  20-041216