Sheriff's Calls: Scam Calls, Juvenile Pranksters, Copper Thefts

Walton County Sheriff's Office activity report, Dec. 29-Jan. 4.

Update: Hazmat Incident Closes Gwinnett 911 Center

Police: Facility was evacuated after the fire suppression system activation sent 5 to the hospital; all but 1 have been released.

Loganville Couple Killed in Weekend Accident in Barrow County

A GoFundMe account has been set up to support the couple’s two children.

911 Call: Gun Went Off in Bed Georgia Police Chief Tells Operator

Wife in critical condition after New Year's shooting. Peachtree City Police Chief says shooting was an accident.

Grass Fire Slows Traffic During Afternoon Commute on I-85

Fire along roadway closes one lane for nearly 90 minutes, cause of fire unknown, according to Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services.

Baby Saved on Highway, Burned Body Discovered, Murder/Suicide, Victim Vomits on Robber: Top Crime 2014

Some of the top police and fire stories in the area of Loganville and Grayson in 2014.

Major Gale Higginbotham Graduates from FBI National Academy

Gwinnett County Precinct Commander Major Gale Higginbotham has graduated from the 258th Session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va.

Walton County Sheriff's Office: Activity Report, Dec. 28

The Walton County Sheriff's Office received multiple reports of theft, alarms, damage and vehicle accidents last week.

Loganville Lake Home Suffers Heavy Fire Damage

Firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire that caused heavy damage to a for-sale home in Loganville Sunday evening.

Christmas Day Apartment Fire In Gwinnett Displaces 10 Residences

News Nearby: The fire occurred Thursday afternoon at the Columns at Killian Creek Apartments.

4 Escape Christmas Eve House Fire Near Mall of GA

News nearby: The home on Kilgore Road was a total loss.

Walmart, Target Up-Skirt Photo Suspect Arrested

Snellville and Loganville PD investigation led to arrest of registered sex offender who was convicted of second-degree rape in 1998.

Sheriff's Calls: Food Theft at Waffle House, 'Explosions' Heard, Dirt Bikes on the Road

Walton County Sheriff's Office activity report, Dec. 19-22.

Murder Charges in Case of Woman Found Burned in Gwinnett Park in October

Lauren Taylor, 26, of Dalton was found by a couple walking their dog on Oct. 8.

Grayson Crime Watch: Assaults, Burglaries Reported

Gwinnett County PD calls in the Grayson, Loganville areas.

Gwinnett's Most Wanted: Have You Seen These Suspects?

The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office has updated its Most Wanted photo album on Facebook.

Hero Teen, Major Drug Bust, Up-Skirt Cameraman; Loganville, Grayson Police Stories

Recent Police & Fire posts on Loganville-Grayson Patch.

News Nearby: Brothers Arrested After Task Force Makes Major Drug Bust

Barrow investigators uncovered various drugs, several firearms and thousands in cash.

Former Boy Scouts Leader Sentenced in Child Molestation Trial

News Nearby: Harry Brett Taylor, of Lawrenceville, allegedly molested and took photos of 17 victims from 1995 to 2008.

Sheriff's Calls: Bible Stolen, Copper Theft, Foot Chase

Walton County Sheriff's Office activity report, Dec. 17.

Hero Teen Helped Her Brothers Escape House Fire

News Nearby: Gwinnett Fire said Ania Polk took what she learned at school to get the kids out of the Thursday blaze in the Snellville-area.

Report: Deputy's Girlfriend Shot Herself While Couple was 'Intimate' in Bed

Walton County deputy Dwight Buchanan reportedly loaded a pistol and handed it to Nikki Guined, after a night of drinking and an argument.

Sheriff's Calls: 'My Drug Dealer Stole My Car'

Walton County Sheriff's Office activity report, Dec. 15-16.

Grayson Crime Watch: Larcenies, Burglaries, Criminal Damage

Gwinnett County PD calls in the Grayson, Loganville areas.

Police: Man Tried to Take Up-Skirt Photos at Target, Elsewhere

Snellville Police say he is suspected in using his cell phone to snap pics at stores in Snellville, Loganville.

News Nearby: Suspect in Custody for Murder of Brian Whitfield

Whitfield was found dead in the driveway of his east Gwinnett County home on Dec. 6.

Sheriff's Calls: Head-On Wreck, 'Tapping' at Window, Tailgate Thieves

Walton County Sheriff's Office activity report, Dec. 12-14.

Neighbor Saw Burglary in Progress, Cow Vs. Car, Crime Watch; Loganville, Grayson Police Stories

Recent Police & Fire posts on Loganville-Grayson Patch.

Disorderly Conduct: Man Jumped on Walmart Truck to Hitch Ride

Walton County Sheriff's Office activity report, Dec. 10-11.

Man Saw a Burglary in Progress, But Who Was It?

Inside Police Reports: A closer look at Gwinnett Police incident reports from the Grayson and Loganville areas.

South Gwinnett Principal: No Lockdown or Fire at School

Social media reports earlier in the day Thursday said a fight occurred and a "soft lockdown" was in place

Loganville Crime Watch: Sheriff's Office Activity, Dec. 9

Walton County Sheriff's Office activity report, Dec. 9.

Sheriff's Calls: Cow Vs. Car, Assault Arrest, Disruptive Ex-Employee

Walton County Sheriff's Office activity report, Dec. 8.

Grayson Crime Watch: Vehicle Theft, Aggravated Assaults, Larcenies

Gwinnett County PD calls in the Grayson, Loganville areas.

Gwinnett Police: Man Found in Driveway Victim of Home Invasion

News nearby Grayson/Loganville: Police say the man's distinctive-looking truck was stolen during the Saturday shooting near Dacula/Auburn.

Sheriff's Calls: Loud Christmas Music, Asphalt Salesmen, Drunken Disturbance

Walton County Sheriff's Office activity report, Dec. 5-7.

Fire in Walmart Men's Dept., Loganville Man Dies in Wreck, No Bond for Bondsmen; Police Stories on Patch

Recent Police & Fire posts on Loganville-Grayson Patch.

Suspect Found Digging Holes, Abandoned Car, Domestic Disputes

Walton County Sheriff's Office activity report, Dec. 2-3.

Surveillance Image Shows Person of Interest in Walmart Arson Fire

Authorities want to talk to him in connection with intentionally set fire at a men’s department clothing rack that forced evacuation.

News Nearby: Grandfather Treated for Smoke Exposure After Fire

Gwinnett Fire Dept.: He and 3 grandfather got out of the house after being alerted by smoke alarms.