Police Catch Man Wanted for Making Lewd Gestures Toward Child at Gwinnett Park

Gwinnett Police say media coverage helped them find a man wanted for making lewd comments and gestures toward a child at a Gwinnett County park, but charges may not be filed due to the man’s mental state.

The incident happened at Mountain Park Park near Lilburn around 5:20 p.m. on Friday, June 20.

“During the course of the investigation, the lead detective learned that the suspect suffers from several mental conditions,” Gwinnett Police public information officer Cpl. Michele Pihera said in a news release. “Though there is evidence that a criminal act occurred, no charges will be filed at this time.”

On July 20, the man, who is in his mid-40s, was taken to Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville for an involuntary committal. Due to his mental condition, his identity is not being released.

Charges are possible in the future, Pihera said.