(Lawrenceville, Ga., November 18, 2021) – The Gwinnett Police Department arrested Landon Jerome Alex (20-year-old black male from Lawrenceville) during a single-vehicle accident. Following an investigation of several hit and runs, additional felony charges were obtained on Alex.

On November 8, 2021, shortly after 7:40 pm, Gwinnett Police were dispatched to a hit and run at 495 Buttercup Trail. Mary Cornett (69-year-old female from Lawrenceville) was hit by a car in her driveway as she was about to walk her dog. The vehicle fled the scene after hitting Cornett. Cornett suffered multiple injuries to include a fractured femur bone. 

Shortly after 7:50 pm, Gwinnett Police were dispatched to a hit and run at 1889 Oakland Point (approximately 6 minutes from the first location). A car hit Steven Edwards (42-year-old male from Lawrenceville) as he walked his dog in his driveway. The vehicle fled the scene after hitting Edwards. Edwards suffered multiple injuries to include broken bones in his leg. 

Shortly after 8:25 pm, Gwinnett Police were dispatched to a hit and run at 1757 N Oak Drive (approximately 1 minute from the second location). Leonardo David Jaramillo (49-year-old male from Lawrenceville) attempted to reverse his car into his driveway. The vehicle sideswiped Jaramillo and then left the scene. 

Shortly after 8:35 pm, Thomas Idlett (34-year-old male from Lawrenceville) flagged Gwinnett Police officers at 1502 Club Lakes Pkwy. Idlett said he was walking his dog when a male exited his vehicle and charged at him.

Shortly after 8:45 pm, Gwinnett Police were dispatched to a single-vehicle accident on Club Dr. and Shackelford Rd involving a silver Toyota Yaris. The male removed his pants after the single-car accident and fled the scene on foot. The male was located, arrested, and identified as Alex.

After being arrested following an investigation, Alex was identified as the driver of the previous accidents and citizens’ complaints. All incidents occurred within minutes of each other.

Alex is charged with Felony Aggravated Assault (5 counts), Felony Aggravated Battery (2 counts), Felony Hit and Run Serious Injury (2 counts), and Hit and Run (1 count). 

At this time, investigators are exploring all motives. Witnesses are encouraged to call GCPD Investigators or Atlanta Crime Stoppers with any helpful information.  

If anyone has any information to share in this case, please get in touch with GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.