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The Medical Auditor Liaison ensures compliance of medical contracts at the Gwinnett County Jail. Medical Contract Auditor Medical Contract Auditor The Medical Auditor Liaison ensures compliance of medical contracts at the Gwinnett County Jail. The liaison also has a partnership with jail staff and staff members from the facilities contracted medical provider. It ensures that adequate health care is provided to inmates who are in custody of the Gwinnett County Jail. Contact Office: 770.619.6444 Email: GCSOMedicalLiason@GwinnettCounty.com

< Back FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GCSO Feb 14, 2025 News Release (Gwinnett County, Ga., February 14, 2025) – On February 12, 2025, the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Section in collaboration with Gwinnett Metro Task Force (GMTF) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Atlanta conducted two methamphetamine operations in Gwinnett County. The initial operation took place at a location in Lilburn, which led to the seizure of seven kilograms of methamphetamine. As a result of the intelligence received, investigators executed a search warrant at a residence in Norcross. An additional 16 kilograms of methamphetamine and over $6,000 in currency were confiscated. The following individuals have been charged: Parada-Garcia, Anne is charged with Willful Obstruction of a Law Enforcement Officer Misdemeanor 16-10-24(a); Parada Garcia, Anne (DOB 2002) with Willful Obstruction of a Law Enforcement Officer Misdemeanor 16-10-24(a); Rivera Depablos, Yherlynson Alejandro with Willful Obstruction of a Law Enforcement Officer Misdemeanor 16-10-24(a); Sasa, Julio with Willful Obstruction of a Law Enforcement Officer Misdemeanor 16-10-24(a); Hernandez Pineda, Roberto with two Counts of Trafficking in Methamphetamine (more than 400 grams) 16-13-31; Hernandez Navarro, Jose Angel with Possession of Methamphetamine 16-13-30(a), and Possession and use of drug-related objects Misdemeanor 16-3-32.2. All suspects are currently held at the Gwinnett County Jail.   The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office SIS appreciates GMTF and FBI Atlanta for their collaborative efforts in keeping our community safe. This investigation remains ongoing. To submit a tip, you may contact our Tip Line at 770.619.6655. ### Previous Next

Deputy Chief Antonio Webster began his career with the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office in 1999. Deputy Chief Webster has dedicated over 23 years of outstanding leadership to the citizens of Gwinnett County. He specializes in serving high-risk warrants, hostage rescue, and general tactical operations. Assistant Chief Antonio Webster SUPPORT OPERATIONS COMMANDER 770.619.6783 Antonio.Webster@GwinnettCounty.com Assistant Chief Antonio Webster began his career with the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office in 1999. Assistant Chief Webster has over 25 years of outstanding leadership and is especially qualified in Field Operations. He is specialized in serving high-risk warrants, hostage rescue, and tactical operations. Assistant Chief Webster has earned promotions at regular intervals and has supervised units such as Investigative Services Unit, Fugitive Unit, Uniform Warrants, Sex Offenders Unit, and Family Violence Unit. In January 2021, he was appointed Major, overseeing the Criminal Investigations Section and second in command of the Field Operations Division. In December 2021, he was appointed Assistant Chief of the Field Operations Division. In January 2022, he assumed command of Support Operations as the Division Director. Assistant Chief Webster completed Major County Sheriffs of America Training in 2023. Additionally, Assistant Chief Webster served eight years in the United States Navy. Assistant Chief Webster's comprehensive command encompasses units that ensure the structural integrity and functionality of facilities, the efficient management of departmental resources, the upkeep of security protocols, and the welfare of staff and the inmate population. His leadership ensures that the operational backbone of the Sheriff's Office remains robust and responsive to the needs of the community it serves.

< Back GWINNETT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TRAFFICKING AND CHILD EXPLOITATION AND GANG UNITS APPREHEND TWO SUSPECTS DURING INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN (ICAC) OPERATIONS GCSO Apr 9, 2024 News Release (Gwinnett County, Ga., April 9, 2024) – The Trafficking and Child Exploitation (TRACE) Unit, in collaboration with the Gang Unit of the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office, successfully apprehended individuals involved in Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC), human trafficking, prostitution and obscenity offenses. Vinicio Adulfo Barrios Maldonado was apprehended on January 25, during an undercover ICAC operation in Lilburn, Georgia. Maldonado engaged in explicit conversations with an undercover investigator posing as a 14-year-old female, expressing his intent to engage in sexual intercourse. Upon his arrival at the designated meeting place, Maldonado was arrested without incident and charged with Criminal Attempt to Commit a Felony, Obscene Internet Contact with a Child, and Use of a Computer to Seduce a Child. In another successful operation, TRACE apprehended Mohamed Lamine Diaby for arranging to meet a 14-year-old female for sexual intercourse in exchange for money. Diaby was apprehended without incident and charged with Human Trafficking, Criminal Attempt Child Molestation, Obscene Internet Contact with a Child, and Enticing a Child. The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office TRACE and Gang Units remain committed to combatting organized crime of this nature, as well as violations of narcotics and controlled substances laws, vice crimes, and gang activities inside and outside of the jail to ensure the safety of the community. ### Previous Next

The Professional Standards Section includes the following four Units:​ The Internal Affairs Unit is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office, which is achieved through investigating complaints of misconduct, conducting administrative investigations, and investigating uses of deadly force or use of force that result in serious injury. Professional Standards Section The Professional Standards Section includes the following four Units: The Internal Affairs Unit is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office, which is achieved through investigating complaints of misconduct, conducting administrative investigations, and investigating uses of deadly force or use of force that result in serious injury. The Background Investigations Unit is responsible for investigating all candidates for employment. When an application is received, the applicant will be assigned an investigator. The Investigator will work closely with the candidate and investigate the collected professional and personal information needed for Phase I, Phase II, and the oral interview to complete the hiring process. The Recruitment Unit is responsible for recruiting the most qualified applicants for the Sheriff’s Office. The unit will attend career/job fairs, college campuses, and military job fairs to promote the Sheriff’s Office. The Communications Unit is responsible for releasing current newsworthy Sheriff’s Office information to the media. This unit will provide information to the employees through internal media and the public through the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office social media accounts. Contact Directory

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The Command Staff for the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office consists of leaders from all five divisions, bureau directors, the Office of the Chief, and the Office of the Sheriff. Command Staff Sheriff Keybo Taylor Sheriff Keybo Taylor was elected on November 3, 2020, and took office on January 1, 2021. A native of Lawrenceville, Georgia, Sheriff Taylor joined the Gwinnett County Police Department in 1983. With over 30 years of law enforcement experience, he has been involved in undercover investigations within the Criminal Investigations Division and the Special Investigations Section. In 1994, he was assigned to the FBI Drug Task Force. He later served as a supervisor in both the Uniform Division and Special Operations (COPS Program), as well as in the Criminal Investigations (Narcotics Squad) Unit. In 2000, Sheriff Taylor was promoted to Lieutenant and became the Unit Commander, leading the Gwinnett County Drug Task Force. By 2007, he had advanced to the position of Major, managing both the East and South precincts. Sheriff Taylor attributes much of his career advancement to his dedication to education and professional development. He holds a Bachelor of Administration in Criminal Justice from Mercer University and a Master of Public Administration from Columbus State University. Additionally, he has received Intermediate, Advanced, Supervision, and Management Certifications through the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST). He is also a Certified General Post Instructor, a Georgia Law Enforcement Command College Class #10 graduate from the DEA Drug Unit Command Academy, and a certified Crisis Intervention Trainer. As a former youth football coach, he enjoys mentoring adolescents and fostering positive behavior by using sports as a platform for growth and teamwork. He also prioritizes quality time with his three children and eight grandchildren. Cleo Atwater Chief Cleophas Atwater was appointed Chief of the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office on January 1, 2021. He began his law enforcement career in Rockdale County at the City of Conyers Police Department. He is a graduate of the 37th Gwinnett County Police Academy where he served 24 years. During his tenure with the Gwinnett County Police Department, Chief Atwater was promoted at regular intervals and served in multiple divisions. He served in the uniform, training, and the criminal investigations division. Chief Atwater spent 14 years in the criminal investigations division supervising high profile units such as Narcotics, VICE, Gangs, Robbery, and Homicide. He was awarded the Chief’s Unit Citation for all three units. As a collateral duty, Chief Atwater served 19 years on the SWAT team. He was appointed by the Chief of Police to serve as the SWAT Team Commander, establishing the first Gwinnett full time SWAT Team. After an appointment to the rank of Major, Chief Atwater served as the Assistant Criminal Investigations Commander. Under his command, he diligently led his team to establish investigative protocols that included a victim centered approach. Chief Atwater is proud to serve as second in command of the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office. Under the leadership of Sheriff Taylor, Chief Atwater has continued to work with those under his command to protect the citizens of our community. The establishment of the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office Trafficking and Child Exploitation Unit (TRACE) is a testament to these continued efforts. The TRACE Unit is recognized across the country for providing resources to victims of human trafficking and bringing to justice offenders that prey on our most vulnerable populations. Chief Atwater is a collaborative leader, with a community first approach to law enforcement. He believes that exhibiting integrity and building trust must be at the core of shaping organizational culture. He has earned several certifications from the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.), including, General Instructor, Firearms Instructor, and Defensive Tactics Instructor. Chief Atwater has obtained over 4,000 hours of basic and specialized training. Chief Atwater is a two-time Officer of the Year recipient and a two-time Distinguished Service Medal recipient. EXECUTIVE COMMAND STAFF Deputy Chief Melanie Jones Administrative Bureau Director Deputy Chief Antonio Webster Operations Bureau Director Assistant Chief Jermaine Jackson Administrative Services Division Commander Assistant Chief Jeremy Brown Support Operations Division Commander Assistant Chief Evette McKenzie Jail Operations Division Commander Assistant Chief Austin Godfrey Field Operations Division Commander Assistant Chief James Casey Court Operations Division Commander Colonel & Majors Jail Operations Colonel Benjamin Haynes Assistant Jail Commander Major Fernando Perlaza Jail Team 1 Watch Commander Major Jannice Buice Jail Team 2 Watch Commander Major James Redfern Jail Team 3 Watch Commander Major Richard Braziunas Jail Team 4 Watch Commander Field Operations Major Trakida Maldonado Major Bryant Harris Mental Health Section Criminal Investigations Section Major John Neal Civil Process Section Major Darryl Nelson Special Investigations Section Support Operations Major John Gardner Support Services Section Major Ilene Nichols Building Security Section Administrative Services Major Batinna Thornhill Major Michael Kotowski Professional Standards Section Training Section Court Operations Major Dontae Royal GJAC & Annex Security Section

Prison Rape (PREA) Reporting via Jail Tip Line (770) 619-6655 PREA REPORTING Zero Tolerance for Sexual Abuse In order to uphold the safety and security of the detention facility, inmates, and staff, the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office has established guidelines and procedures in accordance with requirements contained in the Prison Rape Elimi nation Act of 2003 (PREA). The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office will uphold a zero-tolerance policy on all forms of sexual harassment, s exual assault, and sexual ab use of inmates as defined under PREA. How to Report Allegations of Sexual Abuse Contacting the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office at 770.619.6471 Contacting the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.4673 Notifying any staff member to include a deputy, chaplain, medical practitioner, or counselor Submitting a confidential written complaint to staff or investigations Fill out and submit the reporting form via email Staff may report allegations via their chain of command To report other crimes, call 911 or the Sheriff’s Office directly at 770.619.6500.

The mission of the Court Operations Division is to provide security in sessions of all courts and maintain the safety and security of judges, court officials, inmates, the public, and visitors of the Gwinnett County Justice and Administration Center, Nash Building, the Gwinnett County Courthouse Annex and Jail Courts. Court Operations Division This Court Operations Division is responsible for the security of the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center (GJAC), Nash Court Building, Jail Courts, and the Gwinnett County Courts Annex (GCCA); provide immediate emergency assistance for any emergency that might arise; provide a secure environment for court officials, personnel, visitors, and control inmate conduct. Assistant Chief James Casey Division Commander Contact The Court Operations Division is divided into the following components: GJAC Security Section | 770.822.8210 Court Security Unit First Floor Court Security Unit Second Floor Court Security Unit Third Floor Building Security Unit Annex Security Section | 770.619.6050 Court Security/Holding Unit Building Security Unit Jail Court Unit | 770.619.6050

The Operations Bureau is comprised of the Field Operations Division and the Court Operations Division. Operations Bureau Bureau Director Deputy Chief Antonio Webster Contact The Operations Bureau is comprised of the Field Operations Division and the Court Operations Division. The Operations Bureau is commanded by Deputy Chief Antonio Webster. Field Operations Division Court Operations Division

Welcome to the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office Open Records & Forms page. Here, you can access essential resources to address a variety of needs. Whether you're requesting public records request through the Open Records Request Portal or ensuring compliance with recycling regulations for Secondary Metals Recycling, this page offers the tools you need. Select the form that best fit your needs and follow the instructions provided. Records Management Unit The Records Management Unit is responsible for the management of records and reports through the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). Staff members assigned to this unit also process all Open Record Requests made under the Georgia Open Records Act, ensuring to respond in a timely manner and in accordance with all applicable and current laws. Gwinnett County offers an online records portal. Requests for records from the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office may be made through the online portal below. Submit an Open Records Request Online Accident Reports: The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office offers an online service for motorist to obtain copies of vehicle collision reports. Through an agreement with APPRISS, which manages the state’s central accident report repository, anyone involved in a collision in Gwinnett County or their authorized legal/insurance representative can obtain their accident reportonline at www.buycrash.com . Please be advised there is a charge for this service. Hard Copy Sheriff Reports Reports are typically available for pickup four business days after the report was taken. To get the status of a sheriff report, please call 770.822.3820. Incident and arrest reports may be obtained at the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office. Reports are available Monday through Friday. The Records Unit is closed on county holidays. Please refer to the website calendar section for a complete list of holidays. Accident reports are $5, incident and arrest report costs average 10 cents per page. Cash payments is preferred if under $1.00. Please bring exact change as we are often unable to break bills larger than $10. Locations & Hours Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office 2900 University Parkway Lawrenceville, Georgia 30043 Records Unit Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Phone: 770.822.3820 Fax: 770.619.6771 Email: GCSOOpenRecords@GwinnettCounty.com After you go through screening, proceed to the front lobby desk and advise the Deputy that you are here to obtain records. The Deputy will call the Records Unit and a Customer Service Associate will meet you in the lobby. If you need further information on obtaining a Sheriff’s Office Report, please call 770.822.3820 or email: SheriffRecordsManagement@GwinnettCounty.com .

The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to the Gwinnett County community, from outreach initiatives to recruiting events and special engagements. Previous Events Play Video Play Video Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office 5th Annual Back to School Bash Play Video Play Video GCSO High-Speed Pursuit Training at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Play Video Play Video Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office- Bridge The Gap Community 5K Play Video Play Video GCSO 2024 Law Enforcement Exploring Regional Competition Play Video Play Video The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office 4th Annual Thanksgiving Food Giveaway Play Video Play Video GCSO Honor Guard- Auburn PD Citizen Academy Play Video Play Video 2024 Alex Armah Jr. Football Camp Play Video Play Video Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office 4th Annual Back to School Bash GCSO Events The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to the Gwinnett County community, from outreach initiatives to recruiting events and special engagements. No events at the moment

Assistant Chief Jeremy Brown Support Operations Division Commander Assistant Chief Jeremy Brown ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COMMANDER Assistant Chief Jeremy Brown began his career with the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office in 1996. He has earned promotions at regular intervals and worked in several areas of the agency. During his career, he served in the Administrative Services Division, Field Operations Division, Jail Operations Division, and Court Operations Division. After being promoted to Lieutenant in 2010, he supervised the Warrants Unit, Sex Offenders Unit, and Family Violence Unit. In 2012, Assistant Chief Brown joined the Professional Standards Section and supervised the Background Investigations Unit, Internal Affairs Unit, and Recruitment Unit. Assistant Chief Brown has obtained more than 2,800 hours of basic and specialized training. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Auburn University and a master’s degree in police administration from Columbus State University. Assistant Chief Brown is also a Polygraph Examiner. 770.619.3829 Jeremy.Brown@GwinnettCounty.com

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The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office has many offices and units located throughout Gwinnett County. Check out our locations here. GCSO Locations Gwinnett County Jail The Gwinnett County Jail is a pre-trial detention facility that has the capacity to house 2,000 to 2,600 inmates. The facility is comprised of the Wimberly Tower and the Plunkett Building. In-person inmate visitation is not allowed at this facility. Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center (GJAC) The Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center is the main courthouse for Gwinnett County. The Sheriff's Office is responsible for the safety and security of the building's visitors, staff members, and inmates. Our Court Operations Division and Civil Process Section are both located in this building. Gwinnett Traffic Court and Juvenile Justice Building The Gwinnett Traffic Court and Juvenile Justice Building holds Juvenile Court and Recorder's Court proceedings. The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office is responsible for the safety and security of the building's visitors, staff members, and inmates.

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