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Cops arm public with info at Citizens Police Academy
Don't be surprised if you spot Snellville retiree Kathy Gestar in a patrol car.
The former Coca-Cola administrative assistant isn't in trouble, and she hasn't decided to join the force, but she is part of this year's Citizens Police Academy. She and a handful of others are getting an up-close look at what police regularly encounter.
"You always think they're going to be rough and gruff, but they're just professional," Gestar said of the several officers and detectives she has met through the program.
(Monday, May 12, 2008 @ approximately 11:11 AM) Gwinnett County Police responded to a drowning call at 1012 Billy McGee Road. When police and medical personnel arrived, a 21 month old male was not responsive and was receiving CPR from his grandmother, Rena Tarbutton, who was his caretaker.
Preliminary investigation indicated Mrs. Tarbutton was the caretaker for several children at the location, which included older relatives. There was a total of 8 children there, which included the 21 month old child. After waking up from a nap, the child began playing with some of the other children there. The children at the residence, who are home schooled, were cleaning out a vehicle from a weekend trip while the victim played around them.
According to Mrs. Tarbutton, she was in the house and would periodically check on the children who were being supervised by the older siblings. Mrs. Tarbutton called the children back inside to begin their school work and that is when they noticed the child was missing. The grandmother sent the older children to look in the woods while she checked the pond.
Mrs. Tarbutton found the child floating in the pond, pulled him out and began CPR. While administering CPR, Mrs. Tarbutton told the eldest child to call 911. When EMS arrived, they continued CPR while transporting the child to Gwinnett Medical Center. Upon arrival to the hospital, the child began to breathe on his own.
The child was transported to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite by helicopter. At the time of transport to Scottish Rite, the child was breathing, but still unconscious.
No criminal charges have been filed against Mrs. Tarbutton. The child’s name is still being withheld at this time. This investigation is still ongoing.
Gwinnett County Police on Monday were trying to determine how much time elapsed before police and fire department personnel arrived at the scene where a 19-year-old woman was killed by a falling tree Sunday afternoon.
Witnesses told WSB-TV that it took paramedics 30 minutes to respond and by the time they arrived, the woman had died.
The victim was identified as Astrid Hidalgo, the Gwinnett Medical Examiner's Office said.
(Sunday, May 11th, 2008 @ approximately 6:00 AM) A Gwinnett County Police Officer on his way home found a deceased male laying near the roadway yesterday morning on Harbins Road near New Hope Road in Dacula, an area of Gwinnett County.
Preliminary investigation suggested the male may be Hispanic and was lying on the ground near the parking lot of a hardware store located at 1941 Harbins Road.
The manner of death is under investigation. Currently, the circumstances surrounding this incident are unknown. The investigation is ongoing.
The victim’s identity has yet to be positively identified.
Gwinnett Police Homicide Investigators are requesting help from the public. Anyone who was in the area of Harbins Road between the hours of 11:00 PM on Saturday, May 10th and 6:00 AM on Sunday, May 11th are strongly encouraged to call the Homicide Unit with any information about this incident at 770-513-5300.
Firefighters to 'Give Burns the Boot' this weekend
Gwinnett County firefighters will be stationed at area shopping centers this weekend and next to raise money for those injured by fires.
The 19th annual "Give Burns the Boot" drive is held in conjunction with more than 100 other fire departments across the state and benefits the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation. The burn foundation helps citizens, firefighters and their families who experience the tragedy of fire and severe burns, said Gwinnett fire Capt. Thomas Rutledge.
In supporting the boot drive, the public also supports fire prevention efforts within Gwinnett County. The burn foundation returns 10 percent of funds collected by the Gwinnett fire department back to the community in the form of smoke detectors and other educational materials.
(Wednesday, May 7th, 2008@ approximately 8:33 AM) Investigators of the Gwinnett County Police Accident Investigation Unit were called out to the intersection of Centerville Rosebud Road and Lenna Drive for a fatal motor vehicle accident involving a passenger car and a motorcycle.
Preliminary investigation indicated that the driver of a gold, 2002 Chevrolet Impala was traveling eastbound on Centerville Rosebud Road at the intersection with Lenna Drive. The driver attempted to turn left and turned into the path of the driver of a black, 2008 Suzuki 1300 that was traveling westbound on Centerville Rosebud Road. The driver of the Suzuki struck the Impala. The motorcyclist was ejected from the motorcycle as a result of the collision and died on scene from his injuries.
The driver of the Impala was transported to Gwinnett Medical Center with complaints of chest pain. Two occupants of the Impala were female juveniles who were not injured.
The deceased has been identified as Mr. Michael Donnell Barnett of Snellville, age 29. Mr. Barnett was wearing his motorcycle helmet at the time of the accident.
Alcohol/drugs do not appear to be a factor. All occupants of the Impala were properly restrained.
Criminal charges against the driver of the Impala are pending. The driver could face charges of Failure to yield while turning left or misdemeanor Homicide by Vehicle. The driver of the Impala is identified as 68 year old, Bessie Joyce Johnson of Snellville.
Gwinnett police found a 14-month-old boy late Wednesday afternoon after issuing a child abduction bulletin, or Levi's Call, earlier in the day.
Police uniform officers responded to a 911 call from a man who stated that he saw the missing child, Bryan Christopher Harvin, and the boy's teenage mother, Laraeye Chantell Harvin, in the area of Pleasant Hill Road and Club Drive. Police had said the child had been abducted by his mother, who is not his legal guardian.
The child was found to be in good health and was released back to his grandmother. Laraeye Harvin was arrested and taken to the Gwinnett County Jail.
The Gwinnett County Police Department will be holding a job fair on Saturday, May 10, 2008 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The job fair will be held at the Gwinnett County Police Training Facility, which is located at 854 Winder Highway (Hwy29), Lawrenceville, Georgia 30045.
Starting salary for the Police Officer Trainee is $35,023.00. The starting salary for Police Officer Senior (those that are already state certified police officers) is $37,648.00. The Gwinnett County Police Department offers an incremental $2,000.00 hiring incentive, plus an educational differential, and up to $1,500.00 in relocation allowance.
During this job fair, applications will be accepted, preliminary orientations will be held, and testing will be conducted. All applicants are highly encouraged to apply on-line before attending the job fair. Applications will be on hand for those who aren’t able to complete an application prior to attending. This job fair will be for the police officer position only.
A couple of specialized units such as SWAT will be present to display their equipment and answer questions from applicants.
To apply on-line and to find out more about the opportunities available in the Gwinnett County Police Department, please visit: www.gwinnettpolicejobs.com.
(Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 @ 6:20 PM) Gwinnett County police uniform officers responded to a 911 call from a citizen who stated that he saw the missing child and his mother from the LEVI’S alert in the area of Pleasant Hill Road and Club Drive which is in an area of Gwinnett County.
When Officers arrived they positively identified the child as Bryan Christopher Harvin and her abductor Ms. Laraeye Chantell Harvin.
The child was found to be in good health and was released back to his grandmother unharmed. Ms. Harvin was arrested and taken into custody and transported to the Gwinnett county Jail.
