A 36-year-old Buford man is facing multiple charges after police tied him to package thefts at his apartment complex and found drugs in his home.
What Happened: Residents on Laurel Crossing Parkway reported several stolen packages from their community mail room. Police reviewed surveillance footage and identified a suspect who lived in the complex. Officers arrested him without incident on November 26.
A search of his apartment revealed multiple stolen packages, along with marijuana and anabolic steroids.
Charges: The man is being held at the Gwinnett County Jail and faces charges of porch piracy, theft by taking, possession of a Schedule III controlled substance, possession of drug-related objects, and possession of more than one ounce of marijuana. Police say additional charges are possible as the investigation continues.
What’s Next: Police are still investigating and encourage anyone with information to come forward. Tipsters can call Gwinnett County detectives at 770-513-5300 or submit information anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477 or StopCrimeATL.com, where cash rewards are available for tips leading to arrests and indictments.
⚠️ Reminder: Crime articles contain only charges and information from police reports and law enforcement statements. Suspects and defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
