(Doraville, Ga., May 5, 2022) – Gwinnett County Police have arrested Jesus Daniel Bibiano Ruiz (25-year-old male from Buford) and Wendy Perez (30-year-old female from Arkansas) with the assistance of surrounding agencies, including Gwinnett County Sherriff's Office and Sandy Springs K9 units.      

Bibiano Ruiz is charged with: Home Invasion, Kidnapping, Hijacking a Motor vehicle, Armed Robbery, and Aggravated Assault Against Law Enforcement. Perez is charged with: Home Invasion, Kidnapping, Hijacking a Motor vehicle, and Armed Robbery.

On Wednesday, May 4, shortly after 4:20 p.m., Gwinnett Police officers responded to a Home Invasion on Chappell Lane in Doraville. 911 dispatchers learned there was a male and female (later identified as Jesus Daniel Bibiano Ruiz and Wendy Perez) arguing with the male victim after they forced their way into the residence. Bibiano Ruiz and Perez kidnapped the victim after taking the keys to his black vehicle.

As officers were responding, they saw the victim's black vehicle driving away, and Bibiano Ruiz fired shots in the direction of responding officers as Perez drove the car before stopping on Spalding Lane in Sandy Springs. Shortly after, Bibiano Ruiz ran away on foot and was located by the Gwinnett Police K9 unit. Perez was arrested as soon as the car was stopped. During the investigation and interview, both Perez and Bibiano admitted to being at the victim's home. 

Case Number:  22-0037041