Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Two men get violent over a car after months of resentment.
A fight between two men at a used car lot resulted in a felony arrest after one of them hit the other over the head with a wooden bat. Police were called to Jay's Used Cars in Tucker just after noon on Nov. 13 when two customers got into a fight. A police report stated that Andre Ford, 43, of Stone Mountain, believed he got cheated out of a car by Winston Harper, 57, of Decatur, in a transaction that took place last year. According to the report, Ford came to the dealership to reconcile with Harper. "(He) stated that he came to squash the whole thing and that Harper said 'Oh, we'll squash it alright.'" Drew Turpin, a witness who was present in the main office, told Harper to calm down, to no avail. The men went outside and Ford hit Harper …
Friday, September 14, 2012
A residential neighborhood is being targeted by criminals.
The intersection of Fellowship and Idlewood roads is seeing a rash of crimes lately, according to local resident Laurence Starr. "There is a new hot spot in our subdivision," Starr said in an email sent to neighbors. He then listed a number of reported crimes that have taken place in the area since July, including cases of aggravated assault with a knife, simple battery, damage to property, robbery, and larceny. "There were three attacks on people at this intersection all between 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.," Starr said, adding that he and his wife are spending more time on their carport around those hours to watch for suspicious people and activity. "Pay attention to your surroundings and people around you," he advised. "If you feel …
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
A look at reported police activity in the Tucker area from May 30-June 5. Information in the blotter is obtained from crimemapping.com for the DeKalb PD. This does not indicate a conviction.
June 5: Burglary was reported in the 1500 block of Wood Terrace Circle at 5 a.m. Description: No Forced Entry - Residence June 5: Simple Assault was reported in the 3100 block of La Venture Dr. at 4:45 a.m. June 4: Damage To Private Property was reported in the 1600 block of Crescent Center Blvd. at 8 a.m. June 4: Motor Vehicle Theft was reported in the 3100 block of Misty Creek Dr. at 7 p.m. June 4: Theft/Larceny was reported in the 4200 block of the Northeast Expressway at 6 p.m. Description: Larceny Free Text June 4: Burglary was reported in the 4300 block of Locksley Rd. at 9:32 p.m. Description: Forced Entry - Residence June 4: Burglary was reported in the 4500 block of Crest Dr. at 10 a.m. Description: Forced Entry - …
Friday, May 18, 2012
Police need the public’s help in locating Rufus Jerome Smith.
Rufus Jerome Smith, a 25-year-old black male, is wanted for aggravated assault, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, according to public information officer Cpl. Jake Smith. Smith is believed to be responsible for eight armed robberies in Gwinnett County. He has primarily targeted gas stations and convenience stores in the northern part of the county (near Buford and Suwanee). He is about 6” tall and about 180 lbs. He has a tattoo of the word “MAN” on his right shoulder. Smith fired shots from a handgun during two of these robberies; however, no one was injured. He should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone encountering Smith should call 911, and anyone with information for detectives …
Thursday, May 17, 2012
33 year old Ricky Knight is sought after a May 3 incident at the Retreat at Arc Way Apartments.
On May 3, Gwinnett County Police Officers met with a victim after responding to an assault call at the Retreat at Arc Way Apartments at 4000 Northridge Way in unincorporated Lilburn at around 4 p.m. The apartment is the home of the ex-girlfriend of suspect Ricky Knight, 33. Officers were told that upon arriving at the apartment, Knight confronted Byron Cotton, a friend of the family, who was watching the two children in the home. Knight and Cotton struggled when the suspect brandished a gun; Cotton was able to release the magazine from the firearm and escape. The suspect then fled the scene with the children who were returned a few hours later unharmed and released into the custody of their mother. GCPD has stated that as a result of this …
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