Monday, May 13, 2013
The incident occurred early Sunday, May 12.
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Monday, May 13
Gwinnett Police believe a man stabbed his girlfriend, then shot himself in the head after an apparent argument early Sunday in unincorporated Snellville. The woman, who was stabbed in the back, survived the attack, but the man died, according to a media alert emailed by Gwinnett Police Cpl. Michele Pihera. “The death of the male is being investigated as a suicide. The female is not a suspect in his death,” Pihera reported. Check back with Patch for updates. Read more on Snellville Patch.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Checking the arrest information for some Buford residents.
The following Buford residents were booked into the Gwinnett Detention Center recently. This information was obtained from the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office. It does not indicate a conviction. For questions, contact buford@patch.com Don’t miss any Buford news. Subscribe to Buford Patch’s free newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Owner was shopping inside the store when theft occurred.
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Saturday, January 12
Video surveillance at the Buford Drive Walmart captured the moment when a car was stolen as the owner shopped inside the store on Jan. 7. The vehicle, a gray 1993 Honda Accord, had been left parked outside the automotive department awaiting service. According to the police report, the woman had left her keys inside the vehicle at the request of automotive department employees. “As mechanics worked on the car that was already in the bay, they heard and saw the victim’s car leaving very quickly out of line and toward the front of the store,” the report stated. Video surveillance showed the owner of the car meet with employees before heading into the store. A few moments later, a man and a woman can be seen walking by the car. The man …
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Police find marijuana and possible indicators of drug dealing in man’s vehicle.
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Tuesday, December 18, 2012
A Buford man appeared nervous and possibly ready to make some significant life changes when stopped for several minor traffic violations on Dec. 6. Derek E. Howard, 20, was driving a black Chevrolet Impala northbound on I-85 near the Mall of Georgia exit in Buford when a Gwinnet County Police officer noticed Howard fail to signal a lane change. According to the police report, Howard also failed to maintain his lane of travel and had an inoperative tail light. The officer conducted a traffic stop as Howard’s vehicle approached the Hamilton Mill exit. Howard reportedly was very nervous when speaking with the officer. The officer noted Howard’s hands were visibly shaking and a slight odor of burnt marijuana was emanating from the vehicle. The…
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Victim believes one of his neighbors may be responsible.
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Saturday, October 20, 2012
A Sugar Hill man found himself in need of a new paint job for his vehicle after a vandal or vandals spray-painted words and an obscene image on the side of his Ford Expedition. The man told police he parked his vehicle outside his Level Creek Road apartment at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 12. When he returned to his vehicle the following morning, he discovered that someone had spray-painted the letter “I,” a heart symbol and male genitalia on the passenger side of his vehicle. According to the Gwinnett County Police report, the man has called 911 several times regarding the activities of one of his neighbors. The man said he believed that neighbor may be responsible for the vandalism. When interviewed by police, the neighbor denied …
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Two men arrested after drugs found in hidden between trunk liner and vehicle panel.
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Thursday, August 23, 2012
Two South Carolina men are facing drug trafficking charges after an Aug. 18 traffic stop on I-85 northbound near Hamilton Mill resulted in the discovery of approximately 35 grams of suspected cocaine. A Gwinnett County Police officer stopped a gray Chevrolet Impala driven by Larry King Jr., 25, of Charleston, S.C., after noticing the vehicle was following an SUV at a close distance. After obtaining identification from King and his passenger, Omar Washington, 34, also of Charleston, the officer asked King to exit the vehicle. The officer informed King that he intended to issue a warning citation for following too closely. After writing the warning ticket, the officer asked King if there was anything illegal in the vehicle to which King …
Debbie R.
11:59 am on Friday, May 10, 2013
I agree with Ana, what is materials on windshield? more ›