Gwinnett County police arrest 23 for having an event in an unauthorized house
In a recent incident, twenty-three individuals were detained for allegedly trespassing and throwing an unauthorized party in a vacant house in Grayson.
The event transpired at approximately 11:15 p.m. on June 26 at a residence located on 2626 Camp Mitchell Road. The homeowner dialed 911 upon discovering unfamiliar individuals occupying his property without consent, some of whom were allegedly brandishing firearms, as per the police report.
Master Police Officer Hideshi Valle, in his statement, revealed that when officers arrived on the scene, they found an ongoing party. None of the attendees had any connection to or knowledge of the homeowner.
The report highlights a troubling trend observed particularly in southeast Gwinnett, where individuals scout for empty houses, trespass, and host parties. These illicit gatherings often leave the properties littered with trash and other debris.
During the arrests on June 26, one of the detainees produced an Instagram flyer promoting the event. The report suggests that three women featured on the flyer were among those apprehended.
The on-site officers noted empty alcohol bottles and other signs of the party’s aftermath. “Several rooms showed signs of spilled drinks or vomit. The property was bare, devoid of furniture, and no one could identify the party’s organizers,” the incident report detailed.
The majority of the detained partygoers ranged in age from 17 to 20, Valle mentioned. However, the report cites one individual as 22 years old. Police also impounded seven vehicles. Those arrested now face misdemeanor charges and were transported to the Gwinnett County Jail in patrol cars.
Valle reminded, “In Georgia, it’s illegal to enter another person’s property without the owner’s consent, with ‘Property of Another’ referring to either personal belongings or real estate. Offenders can face fines, incarceration, or both.”
Most of the party attendees hailed from Gwinnett County, with a few exceptions traced back to Indiana and Michigan. The report detailed the diverse hometowns of the detainees, including seven from Lawrenceville, three each from Grayson, Dacula, and Snellville, two from Loganville, and one each from Buford, Bethlehem, Alpharetta, Indianapolis, IN, and Sterling Heights, MI.
