Lawrenceville
CRIME & SAFETY
Grandson tries to burn grandparents' Lawrenceville home down with 'gas cans,' neighbor says
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - A man was arrested in Lawrenceville Saturday night after allegedly trying to burn his grandparents' house down. Firefighters were called at 8:53 p.m. to the 3000 block of Iron Gate Court where a neighbor reported smoke coming from the house. Luckily, all three residents successfully evacuated before...
MPD Reports: 4-year-old locks mother out of the home; investigation reveals that person holding another at gunpoint was doing so in self defence
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period July 4 – 11, 2024. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the final part. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. Traffic Stop –...
16-Year-Old Pregnant Teen, Mia Campos Found Dead in Georgia Woods; Ex-Boyfriend Arrested for Homicide!
According to True Crime News, in Loganville, Georgia tragedy struck with the discovery of 16-year-old Mia Campos’ body in a wooded area near her home sending shockwaves through the community. Mia who was seven months pregnant was reported missing by her family on the evening of July 14 when she did not return home as expected. Concerned relatives utilized a cellphone app to trace her location leading to the heartbreaking discovery of her lifeless body early the next morning. Initially uncertain of the cause authorities later determined through an autopsy that Mia’s death was a homicide deepening the grief and anguish among her loved ones.
Lawrenceville house fire believed to be caused by arson, firefighters say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A Lawrenceville house was badly damaged by fire Saturday night in what Gwinnett County officials believe to be an arson case. Near 9 p.m., a neighbor called 911 to report the fire in the 3000 block of Iron Gate Court. When firefighters arrived, the garage and the back side of the home were ablaze, according to Gwinnett County Fire & Emergency Services.
24-year-old valet survives after hitting pothole on I-285 at 70 mph, being thrown from motorcycle
“We are trying to raise funds to help with medical and everyday expenses while he is out of work,” his aunt said. “His company doesn’t offer benefits so he doesn’t have medical insurance and cannot receive disability through his company.”
Mother Found Dead Two Years After Her Teen Son And Brother Were Shot To Death
Chanell Crosby, the mother of a 13-year-old boy who was fatally shot in Atlanta’s DeKalb County two years ago, was found dead on July 19. According to 11Alive, police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. Tragically, Crosby’s death comes just two years after her teenage son, Jamiren Crosby, and her brother, Darrio “Polo” Giles, were both found dead. On Thursday night, Atlanta Police issued a missing person’s report for Chanell Crosby, 35. She was last seen by her family on July 14 between 3 P.M. and 9 P.M. and authorities suspected her to be somewhere in the Macon Georgia area. The...
Cadaver dogs uncover remains related to missing Gwinnett County man's case
SOUTH FULTON, Ga. — At the end of May, Leondre Flynt’s family received a phone call they’d been waiting for since he walked out of his home in Loganville on July 29, 2023, and never returned. Through DNA testing, the Fulton County Medical Examiner was able to...
2 Men Accused of Shoplifting and High Speed Chase
Al Slaton, 26, of Atlanta, and Shawn Shannon, 26, of Lithonia, are accused of stealing three pairs of sunglasses, valued at $1,647, from Sunglass Hut and one pair of Air Jordan shoes, valued at $200, from Foot Locker at Cumberland Mall, on July 11 at 7:30 p.m., according to arrest warrants from the Cobb County Police Department. When police attempted to conduct a traffic stop and box in their vehicle as it left the mall, Slaton put the car in reverse and went around the...
Gwinnett County Firefighters extinguish a pair of house fires within hours of each other
Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services were dispatched to two separate house fires on Tuesday. The first house fire occurred at approximately 1:19 p.m. at the 4800 block of Bill Cheek Road in Auburn. The occupants inside the house were notified of the fire by their Ring Security System initially...
Strategic Storytelling! City and Police Communication Uncovered: Lawrenceville Bicentennial Podcast
Life is a conversation. Join us on the Lawrenceville Bicentennial Podcast to have one! In this episode, we talk about communication and how it goes beyond just the spoken or written word. Captain Sal Ortega, Police Officer and Public Administration Officer, serves as a bridge between the community and the...
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