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GWINNETT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE OBTAINS WARRANTS AFTER INMATE THREATENS PROBATION OFFICER

GCSO

Apr 7, 2026

News Release

(Gwinnett County, Ga., April 7, 2026) – On March 23, 2026, the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office Jail Intelligence Unit received information regarding a death threat made by an incarcerated inmate against a probation officer.


During a recorded phone call, inmate Stephen Stillwell stated that upon his release, he intended to ingest cocaine and kill his probation officer.


Investigators promptly notified the probation officer of the threat and conducted an interview with Stillwell. Following the interview, the Jail Intelligence Unit obtained warrants for Terroristic Threats and Acts.

The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office takes all threats of violence seriously and remains committed to the safety of the public and those working within the criminal justice system.


To submit a tip to the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office, call 770-619-6655 or visit GwinnettCountySheriff.org.


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Disclaimer: The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office (“Office”) represents that it takes reasonable efforts so that no viruses, trojan horses, worms, spyware, back doors, email bombs, malicious code, or similar items (“malware”) are electronically transmitted through its publicly assessable electronic systems. Those accessing the Office electronic systems, warrant that they have taken reasonable efforts to prevent infiltration of any malware. They also agree to hold the Gwinnett Sheriff’s Office harmless from the transmission of malware, and that the Office is not liable for any malware caused actual or collateral damage.

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