Gwinnett County Police

Gwinnett County Police Welcome to the official page of the Gwinnett County Police Department.

Here you will find the latest news about what's going on in the Police Department, from emergencies or incidents happening in your area to crime prevention tips and road closures. The Gwinnett County Police Department has the largest service population of any full-service police department in Georgia. Our mission is to serve the community through the delivery of professional law enforcement servic

es in an unbiased and compassionate manner in order to protect the lives and property of the citizens and improve the quality of life in our community. Gwinnett Police provides full law enforcement services for an estimated 855,010 residents in unincorporated Gwinnett County, as well as for residents inside the cities of Berkeley Lake, Buford, Dacula, Grayson, Peachtree Corners, Rest Haven, and Sugar Hill. Gwinnett Police also provides 911 Communications, bomb squad, and emergency management services for all 991,797 residents of Gwinnett County. With an authorized strength of 936 sworn officers, Gwinnett Police is the second largest full-service police department in Georgia with six police districts: West, South, North, East, Central, and Bay Creek Precincts. The opinions, statements, and/or comments expressed by visitors of this page are not the opinions of the Gwinnett County Police Department and the department reserves the right to remove any inappropriate material, to include obscenities, off-topic comments, and personal attacks.

Today, we commemorate Juneteenth. A day that marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. ...
06/19/2026

Today, we commemorate Juneteenth. A day that marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. On June 19, 1865, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to enforce the end of slavery and ensure freedom for all enslaved people.

In observance of the holiday, our headquarters and precincts will be closed today, June 19. While our offices are closed, our officers will continue to serve and protect the community throughout the day.

For emergencies, please call or text 911.
For non-emergencies, please call 770.513.5700.

06/18/2026

Gwinnett Police hit the pavement for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run. A 20-mile run from the Forsyth County line to the Walton County line, all in support of Special Olympics Georgia.

With the weather warming up, residents are more likely to take walks and enjoy the outdoors. Here are a few reminders fo...
06/18/2026

With the weather warming up, residents are more likely to take walks and enjoy the outdoors. Here are a few reminders for pedestrians:

• Use sidewalks whenever possible.

• Use crosswalks or intersections with a stop sign or traffic signal.

• Make eye contact with drivers.

• Look left, right, then left again before stepping into a crosswalk.

For more safety tips, visit GwinnettSafety411.com.

A team of Gwinnett County Police officers, officers from other departments, and a lot of friends ran 20 miles from Suwan...
06/17/2026

A team of Gwinnett County Police officers, officers from other departments, and a lot of friends ran 20 miles from Suwanee to Loganville, all bearing a torch representing the Georgia Special Olympics.

Each year, law enforcement agencies across the state hold torch runs to raise awareness and garner support for the Georgia Special Olympics summer games.

06/17/2026

On May 28, Officer N. Laniyonu #2670 conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was committing multiple traffic violations. After activating his emergency equipment, the driver, later identified as Judy Joseph, turned on her hazard lights. Officer Laniyonu used his intercom to instruct Joseph to pull into a parking lot, but she drove past several parking lots after receiving the instruction.

When Joseph eventually stopped, she refused to roll down her window, identify herself, or provide her driver's license. Instead, she began yelling and told Officer Laniyonu to leave her alone. Despite Officer Laniyonu's attempts to calm the situation, Joseph refused to cooperate and ultimately drove away from the traffic stop.

Officer Laniyonu did not pursue the vehicle. He was able to identify Joseph and obtained multiple arrest warrants related to the incident.

Later that same day, Officer D. Richard #2707 located Joseph and took her into custody. Joseph admitted she drove away from the traffic stop because she believed Officer Laniyonu was profiling her by following her. Joseph also stated that she did not believe she had done anything wrong by leaving the traffic stop.

A traffic stop isn't the place to argue your case or drive away. Drivers are required to identify themselves and comply with an officer's lawful instructions during a traffic stop. Once the traffic stop is complete, if you have a complaint about the stop or disagree with how it was handled, you can contact a supervisor and have your concerns addressed through the proper channels.

06/16/2026

The smallest detail can make the biggest difference.

Join the Gwinnett County Police CSI Unit in out next Day in The Life episode as they head back to headquarters where the full CSI team uses technology, teamwork, and old-fashioned police doggedness to solve the crime.

Every photograph, fingerprint, and piece of evidence plays a role in uncovering the truth.

Watch the full video at GCGA.us/CSI, to see how it all comes together.

As the summer heats up, temperatures inside a car can reach over 115 degrees when the outside temperature is just 70 deg...
06/15/2026

As the summer heats up, temperatures inside a car can reach over 115 degrees when the outside temperature is just 70 degrees. We remind parents and caregivers to:

• Always check for children in the back seat

• Keep vehicles locked at all times

• Keep keys out of reach to prevent children from playing in cars

06/15/2026

On April 7, Officer L. Shorr #2655 attempted to stop a vehicle with an unreadable temporary tag. Instead of stopping, the driver fled.

During the pursuit, Officer Shorr observed movements inside the vehicle that made him concerned the driver may be impaired or that a physical altercation was taking place. The situation escalated when the vehicle reached a cul-de-sac and a female passenger attempted to escape. As she screamed "no" and "stop," the driver, later identified as Edward Briones Revolorio, repeatedly pulled her back into the vehicle. When she finally managed to get out, Briones nearly ran her over while trying to flee.

Believing the victim was being held against her will and that Briones posed an immediate danger, Officer Shorr used force to disable the vehicle. Briones then fled on foot into a wooded area, with Officer Shorr close behind.

Officer Shorr attempted to deploy his Taser during the pursuit, but it was ineffective due to the thick brush Briones ran into. After catching up to him, a physical struggle began. Officer Shorr then attempted to gain compliance by drive-stunning Briones with the Taser, but Briones grabbed the device and the two began fighting over it. Thinking quickly, Officer Shorr removed the battery from the Taser and threw it away to prevent Briones from gaining control of it. While continuing to fight with Briones, Officer Shorr was able to notify responding officers of his location and maintain control until backup arrived.

Officers later learned Briones had nine active warrants for his arrest. Officer Shorr also obtained 11 additional warrants related to this incident.

To maintain a high level of readiness, Gwinnett Police officers undergo constant training. Recently, we had the opportun...
06/14/2026

To maintain a high level of readiness, Gwinnett Police officers undergo constant training. Recently, we had the opportunity to watch the K9 Unit run through some high-stress situation drills.

In the pictures below, you can see how the dogs and officers work together as a team to apprehend suspects.

Title: Missing Person Located Date: (UPDATE) June 17, 2026Timothy Garcia Burce has been located and is safe. Title: Miss...
06/14/2026

Title: Missing Person Located
Date: (UPDATE) June 17, 2026

Timothy Garcia Burce has been located and is safe.

Title: Missing Person Timothy Garcia Burce “Cojack”
Date: (ORIGINAL) June 14, 2026

Gwinnett County Police is seeking the public’s help in locating a 71-year-old man with dementia from Buford.

Timothy Garcia Burce, also known as "CoJack," was last seen near 610 Forest Street in Buford at approximately 10:50 p.m. on June 13, 2026. He is five feet nine inches tall and weighs around 180 pounds. He was last seen wearing a white shirt, blue jeans, and black and white shoes. Burce has stitches above his left eye and has been diagnosed with the onset of dementia.

If anyone has seen Timothy Garcia Burce, please call 911 immediately or contact GCPD detectives at 770.513.5300.

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