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For the second time this week, human remains have been found in Gwinnett County.
Police say there's no evidence to support any connection, but both investigations are ongoing.
The latest discovery occurred Thursday morning in unincorporated Lawrenceville, said Gwinnett police spokesman David Schiralli. The bones were discovered in a creek bed in the woods near the 1000 block of Cassina Court.
Police on Wednesday seized 457 pounds of marijuana and several automatic weapons from a Lilburn home, authorities said.
The stash had an estimated street value of $2.1 million, police said.
Investigators with the Gwinnett County Police drug task force received a tip from a neighbor concerned about possible drug activity at 885 Worchester Place, police said.
(Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 @ 6:00 AM) Officers with the Gwinnett County Drug Task Force Unit were involved in the shooting of an armed suspect during the execution of a search warrant for narcotics (cocaine). The incident occurred at 1077 Cedar Oak Court in Lawrenceville, which is located in an area of unincorporated Gwinnett County.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Gwinnett County undercover officers were assisting the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) in a joint operation by serving a search warrant at the location. When officers arrived, they attempted to make contact with the residents inside by knocking on the front and rear doors and announcing their presence in English and in Spanish. When they received no response, they proceeded to enter the home. While in the house, officers were confronted by a Hispanic male who displayed and pointed a hand gun at them. The officers feared for their safety and shot the suspect who subsequently died at the scene. During the course of the incident, a second male suspect attempted to flee the residence but was apprehended and taken into custody. After the shooting, the scene was secured and members with the department's Deadly Force Investigation Team (DFIT) responded to investigate the incident.
The three officers that were involved are currently on routine administrative leave until the internal investigation is completed.
The suspect's names will be released when confirmation and notification of the next of kin has been made.
Source: Gwinnett County Police
Posted on Wednesday, July 01
Found Remains
(Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 9:50 AM) Gwinnett County Police are currently investigating the discovery of human skeleton remains. The victim was located in a wooded area near Drowning Creek Road and Tanner Road in Dacula which is in an area of unincorporated Gwinnett County.
Preliminary investigation revealed that workers with a tree service were on the property at the request of the owner when they found what appeared to be skeleton remains. Investigators along with the Crime Scene unit responded to process the scene and to collect any evidentiary items. The Medical Examiners office has ruled that the remains were of an adult human and over a year old. They are still in the process of determining the gender and cause of death. At this time, the identity and circumstances surrounding the victim’s death are not yet know.
A preliminary review of dental records by the Medical Examiners office has most likely ruled out the remains being that of Justin Gaines who disappeared November 2nd, 2007.
Source: Gwinnett County Police
Posted on Tuesday, June 30
Fugitive Arrested
(Tuesday, June 23, 2009) Gwinnett County Police officers with the District 3 Community Response Team (CRT) arrested a fugitive that has been on the run since 1980.
The incident occurred when the officers were conducting a “public education campaign” at the intersection of S.R. 324 and S.R. 20 concerning motorist disobeying a traffic signal. The State Department of Transportation had recently installed two right red turn arrows at the intersection to prevent vehicles from making a right turn on a red light. Georgia law is very clear that drivers may not turn right on a red arrow, but most drivers have been treating the red arrow the same as they would a normal red light. Due to the fact that motorist may not be familiar with that particular law; the officers have been writing warning citations at that intersection to increase awareness.
On 6/23/09, officers assigned to the detail had stopped a vehicle that had run the red arrow. The driver admitted to living in Georgia for 12 years, but did not possess a Georgia license, only a North Carolina license. The officer became suspicious and ran his name through Georgia. He received a hit from the Marshall’s Service. The male, identified as 51 year-old, Cesar Velez-Velez has been a federal fugitive since 1980 (29 years) for Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine. He was taken in to custody without incident and transported to the Gwinnett County Detention Center where he is awaiting extradition.
Within the last two weeks officers have written over 400 warning citations. Gwinnett County Police Department would like to inform motorists that it is illegal to make a right turn at a traffic light that indicates a red arrow.
Source: Gwinnett County Police
Posted on Tuesday, June 30
Fatal Shooting
(Saturday, June 27th, 2009 @approximately 8:30 PM) Gwinnett County Police responded to a person shot call at 2464 Rockwood Way in Stone Mountain, which is an area of unincorporated Gwinnett County.
Preliminary investigation indicated that a female, identified as 28 year-old, Valencia Sims was in the process of moving out and had gone to the location to retrieve personal items. Ms. Sims arrived at the residence accompanied by four males to assist her. A verbal confrontation ensued between the female’s ex-boyfriend, identified as 25 year-old, Elliot Ford who was still living there and one of the males. During the argument, a weapon was produced which resulted in the exchange of gun fire between them. The male was fatality wounded and died at the scene. When officers arrived they noticed the deceased male in the driveway and proceeded to search the area for any additional victims. They discovered Mr. Ford, who was severely wounded in a yard of a nearby residence. He was transported to an area hospital to be treated. Ms. Sims and the three males fled the scene but were stopped by a patrol officer responding to the incident. All three were detained to be questioned by investigators.
Investigators were able to establish probable cause to charge Elliot Ford with one count of Murder. He was treated and released from the hospital and transported to the Gwinnett County Detention Center where he being held without bond.
Source: Gwinnett County Police
Posted on Monday, June 29
Motor Vehicle Fatality
(Friday, June 26th, 2009 @ approximately 10:00 AM) Investigators of the Gwinnett County Police Accident Investigations Unit responded to a motor vehicle accident on Grayson Parkway near North Crestview Drive in Snellville, which is an unincorporated area of Gwinnett County.
Preliminary investigation indicated that a red, 1993 Toyota pickup truck, was turning left onto Grayson Parkway from North Crestview Drive. The vehicle failed to yield as it entered the intersection and was struck by silver, 2007 Jeep commander that was traveling west bound on Grayson Parkway.
The driver of the Toyota Pickup received serious injuries and was transported to Gwinnett Medical Center where he died a short time later as the result of his injuries he sustained in the crash.
The deceased has been identified as 83-year-old, Charles Daniels of Grayson
At this time, investigators have determined that the driver of the Toyota Pickup was at fault for failure to yield while turning left.
Source: Gwinnett County Police
Posted on Monday, June 29
Juveniles Arrested
(Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 @ approximately 2:20 PM) Investigators of the Gwinnett County Police Robbery Unit were called to an armed robbery call where two males struck a man in the head with a hammer and stole his ice cream cart. The robbery occurred in front of 5218 Downs Way in unincorporated Norcross, which is an area of Gwinnett County.
Preliminary investigation indicated that a Hispanic male victim was approached by two black males and struck in the head with a hammer. The suspects then stole his ice cream cart. As the victim gained composure, he asked several witnesses to call 911. When officers arrived, witnesses lead police to an address on Squire Court in Norcross. Investigators were called out and obtained consent from the juveniles’ guardian to search the residence. During the search, the stolen ice cream cart and the clothing that the juveniles were wearing during the robbery was recovered. After interviewing both juveniles, the hammer used in the robbery was located near 5218 Downs Way.
Both juveniles, aged 15 and 16 years old, were arrested and transported to the Regional Youth Detention Center. Both have been charged with one count of Armed Robbery.
The victim, 28 year old, Ricardo Cabana of Atlanta was treated at Gwinnett Medical Center and released.
Source: Gwinnett County Police
Posted on Thursday, June 25
Man who fled CarMax dies in police custody
Gwinnett County police are conducting an internal investigation into the death of a man who died in custody after being arrested this past Friday.
Abdul Abdulai, age and address unknown, died while being processed at the Gwinnett County Detention Center. Earlier the man had been involved in a brief foot chase after police responded to a 911 call at a Norcross car dealership, according to police.
An employee at the CarMax on Beaver Ruin Road called authorities to report that a man going by the name Neel Kamal was attempting to purchase a BMW 550 using fraudulent identification, police said. When an officer arrived and approached, Abdulai fled. Police reported that Abdulai jumped over a sport utility vehicle, scaled an 8-foot-high fence topped with barbed wire and ran into a nearby wooded area. Other officers responding to the scene found Abdulai lying in an area of tall grass a short time later.
2 fires reported at one Norcross house within 16 hours
Gwinnett County arson investigators are trying to find out who may have had a dispute with a Norcross family that would have led someone to twice torch the house on Bailey Drive.
The family who lived there, identified as Nguyen in public records, was out of town when both fires started and they have not returned to the city, according to Capt. Tommy Rutledge, spokesman for Gwinnett County Fire & Emergency Services.
Attempts to reach the family and relatives were not successful.
