Butch Ayers will replace Charlie Walters, who is retiring. Ayers becomes the new chief on Oct. 25.
There were some reports of wires down in Snellville.
Council member: "If you commit a crime in Snellville, it’s only a matter of time before you find yourself in jail.”
Lauren Taylor, 26, of Dalton was found by a couple walking their dog around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday.
In all, 12 from metro Atlanta were arrested in a scheme, which police say may be connected to recent security breaches.
A couple walking their dog found the body Wednesday morning.
Police seize more than 30 fraudulent credit cards and $15,000 in furs, shoes, and electronics and clothing.
Around 500 people turned out for the Tuesday event.
They scammed more than a dozen victims after promising to do repairs that were never completed.
Charlie Walters has been the Gwinnett PD chief for 11 years
Artavius Brown pleaded guilty to 24 armed robberies in the Atlanta area, including Family Dollar stores near Norcross, Snellville.
The award is based on the department’s excellence in education, enforcement and public service announcements.
One firefighter had a medical emergency at the scene and was taken to the hospital. He is expected to be OK.
The state of Georgia is joining a multi-state effort focused at unsafe commercial vehicle drivers.
The event offers an opportunity to get to know your local police officers and learn how to stay safe.
The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office said 154 officers participated in the Sept. 10-11 operation.
Brian Joseph Brewner is believed to be the ring leader in the Aug. 6 murder of Adam Schrier of Duluth.
Drug Take Back Day is scheduled Sept. 27; drop off your old scripts at Snellville PD office.
James Durwood Cox was 39 when he died in the line of duty in 1981
Plus: Deputy coroner impersonated police officer; Burglars posed as first-time home buyers.
From just before 6 p.m. until after 8 p.m., Gwinnett firefighters responded to storm-related emergencies.
The software engineer has been accused of hacking into celebrities’ iCloud accounts and sharing their private photographs online.
Devon Lee Stidwell was wanted in connection with a shooting death in Cook County, Ill.
Authorities say she jumped off a boat around 8:20 p.m. on Labor Day, but did not surface.
Also: Grandfather shoots at carjackers; Opium sent through the U.S. Mail; Mistaken $100 was actually $1.
They thought the suspect could be barricaded in his house.
Chhay Hour committed suicide at a gun range near Peachtree Corners following deadly attack on the street in a Lawrenceville neighborhood.
The suspect was found in a bathroom with jewelry in his pockets.
Friday night through midnight on Labor Day, state troopers and law enforcement officers from across Georgia to target impaired drivers.
Police say he and the girl had developed a relationship via Skype and social media
Murder warrants have been issued in the Aug. 6 shooting death of Adam Schrier in Duluth. Police say drugs were involved.
The girl was seriously burned in an early-August incident in Gwinnett County, prompting police to order toxicology test.
The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office is on the lookout for these people accused of a variety of crimes.
The incidents occurred nearly two months apart at the Century Sugarloaf Apartments on Old Norcross Road near Lawrenceville.
The suspect, who has been charged with burglary, suffered a non life-threatening wound.
The 15-year-old weighed less than 60 pounds when she was taken to the hospital.
James Staples had numerous outstanding warrants against him when he was apprehended near Lawrenceville.
It was several minutes before he realized he wasn’t getting any money from the Lilburn bank.
When package of drugs from Laos arrived in Auburn, authorities were there to make the bust.
GBI and Norcross PD are investigating late-night shooting death near Gwinnett apartment complex