Gwinnett County Police have arrested 25-year-old Jesus Daniel Bibiano Ruiz, of Buford, and 30-year-old Wendy Perez, of Arkansas, with the assistance of surrounding agencies, including Gwinnett County Sherriff’s Office and Sandy Springs K9 units.
Bibiano Ruiz is charged with: Home Invasion, Kidnapping, Hijacking a Motor vehicle, Armed Robbery, and Aggravated Assault Against Law Enforcement. Perez is charged with: Home Invasion, Kidnapping, Hijacking a Motor vehicle, and Armed Robbery.
On Wednesday, May 4, shortly after 4:20 p.m., Gwinnett Police officers responded to a home invasion on Chappell Lane in Doraville.
A 911 caller said a man and woman were arguing with a man after they forced their way into his residence.
According to police, Bibiano Ruiz and Perez kidnapped the victim after taking the keys to his black vehicle.
As officers were responding, they saw the victim’s black vehicle driving away, and police say Bibiano Ruiz fired shots in the direction of responding officers as Perez drove the car before stopping on Spalding Lane in Sandy Springs.
Shortly after, Bibiano Ruiz ran away on foot and was located by the Gwinnett Police K9 unit. Perez was arrested as soon as the car was stopped. During the investigation and interview, both Perez and Bibiano admitted to being at the victim’s home.
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