Wednesday, May 1, 2013
An apparent dispute with his wife has landed Ivan Jaramillo, 42 in the Gwinnett County Jail on a first-degree arson charge.
A Lawrenceville man was arrested Wednesday (May 1) for setting his home on fire after a domestic dispute with his wife. Ivan Jaramillo, 42, was booked around 11 a.m. on a first-degree arson charge, according to Gwinnett County jail records. In a news release, Gwinnett Fire spokesman Capt. Tommy Rutledge said fire investigators believe Jaramillo intentionally set fire to the master bedroom on the second floor of his home, located in the 200 block of Galesburg Drive. "Sufficient evidence was found that indicated Jaramillo started the fire, which caused moderate damage to the room of origin and sent smoke throughout the second floor," Rutledge said in the email. Citing the case as being an ongoing investigation, Rutledge would not release …
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Firefighters discuss their recent ordeal, which ended with their captor being shot dead by Gwinnett Police.
Early in last week's hostage ordeal in Suwanee, it became obvious to the captives what they were dealing with. Captor Lauren Brown was "delusional," firefighter Tim Hollingsworth said Tuesday at a news conference at Gwinnett Fire headquarters. "He had family and financial problems. He wanted certain people to see what happened, and live the rest of their lives with guilt." Hollingsworth and the four other firefighters discussed their ordeal publicly for the first time Tuesday. And Hollingsworth made it clear that he felt Brown, who was shot to death by a Gwinnett Police SWAT officer, wanted to create a disaster. But the firefighters' calm actions during captivity have been praised all along -- and obviously enabled SWAT officers to end the…
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
A police officer was shot, but his injuries appear to be non life-threatening.
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Wednesday, April 10
Updated - 12:30 p.m. April 11: WSB-TV reports that police have identified the gunman as Lauren Holman Brown. For the latest updates, see: Live Coverage of SWAT Standoff Press Conference Updated - 7:30 a.m April 11: The four firefighters were treated at Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville and released on Wednesday night, according to a statement from hospital spokeswoman Beth Okun. The police officer shot during the confrontation was listed in good condition. See also: Suwanee SWAT Standoff: It Was a 'Typical Call' (includes link to dispatch audio) Original post: A SWAT Team moved into a home on Walnut Grove Way in Suwanee about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, ending a standoff that began with five firefighters being held hostage, Gwinnett County…
One firefighter has been released, officials said.
UPDATE, 8 p.m.: A SWAT team moved into the house about 7:30 p.m. The suspect is dead; the four firefighters suffered superficial wounds from the distraction device, and a police officer was shot but suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police told the media. UPDATE, 7:35 p.m: Police have just told people to clear the Road on Walnut Grove Way. A loud bang was heard in the neighborhood. WSB reports that it might have been a flash-bang device, sometimes used to distract hostage-takers to allow for police activity. An ambulance just left the neighborhood with its siren going. Original post: One of five Gwinnett County firefighters has been released from a hostage situation at 2440 Walnut Grove Way in unincorporated Suwanee, according to …
Friday, February 15, 2013
Brian Altus, the director of sales for Multivista, wanted to publicly thank all the people who saved him after he collapsed at work last year.
A Peachtree Corners businessman recognized Gwinnett County firefighters and his colleagues Thursday for saving his life last year. During Gwinnett Fire's monthly FireState meeting, Brian Altus, the director of sales for Multivista located in Peachtree Corners, recognized 12 people for coming to his rescue last October. Watch the video at the right of the full ceremony. While working in his office that day, Altus told a co-worker that he wasn't feeling well. Shortly after, he collapsed, and his co-workers found him unresponsive on the floor. Someone quickly called 911 and three other co-workers began CPR, rescue breathing and chest compressions. Gwinnett firefighters quickly came to Altus' aid and used a defibrillator to shock him four …
Friday, January 11, 2013
The Gwinnett Fire Department was treating a small fire sparked by a power line off Old Norcross Road in the city Thursday afternoon when the crew noticed smoke and fire at a nearby landscaping business. No one was reported injured.
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Friday, January 11
The Gwinnet County Fire Department was treating a small fire sparked by a power line in the city of Norcross when the crew noticed smoke and fire at a nearby landscaping business Thursday afternoon. According to a news release from Gwinnett Fire Capt. Tommy Rutledge, the incident started at 4:58 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10. Firefighters from Fire Station 1 were tending to a brush fire sparked by the downed line about 30 feet behind the business, located on the 5300 block of Old Norcross Road. A passerby had called in after hearing a loud boom and saw an electrical arc in the area behind CVS pharmacy on Buford Highway and Langford Road. The firefighters had the fire under control in 10 minutes, but then they noticed smoke coming from the eaves …
Monday, October 1, 2012
Peachtree Corners residents should follow the county ordinances outlined below.
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Monday, October 1, 2012
Just in time for the onslaught of falling leaves, the ban on summer burning has been lifted effective today, Oct. 1, 2012. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources restricts open burning during the summer months in metro Atlanta to comply with Federal Clean Air Regulations. “Outdoor burning is a significant contributor of pollutants that can form unhealthy levels of ozone in the air we breathe,” said Lieutenant Colin Rhoden, Gwinnett County Fire Public Information Officer. Gwinnett County has ordinance restrictions that cover all outdoor burning. some types of fires require a permit. Please read below for details on outdoor burning The types of fires that do not require a permit are: The types of fires that require written permits from…
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Also, a woman is reported in serious condition after apparent two-boat collision. Gwinnett Fire, Gwinnett Police were involved early Sunday.
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Sunday, April 22, 2012
One man was killed and a woman was reported in serious condition after Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services and other agencies responded to a boating accident on Lake Lanier early Sunday. The apparent two-boat collision is believed to have occurred in the dark approximately 200 yards from the face of the dam back toward Lower Overlook Park inside Gwinnett County. There were two other victims from another boat, reports indicate. Capt. Tommy Rutledge of Gwinnett Fire/EMS said authorities received a 911 call from a passing motorist on Buford Dam Road. According to authorities, two of the victims (man and wife) in their 30s were crossing the lake in a 21-foot ski boat when they reportedly struck an unknown object in the water. The couple …
Sunday, October 16, 2011
The National Weather Center in Atlanta has issued a high fire danger alert for portions of northeast and central Georgia, including Gwinnett County.
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Sunday, October 16, 2011
The National Weather Center in Atlanta has issued a special weather alert warning of high fire danger for portions of northeast and east central Georgia, including Gwinnett County, due to low relative humidities. Relative humidities of 25 percent or less can be expected for four or more hours this afternoon with winds west to southwest at 5 to 10 mph. With the low relative humidity, combined with dry fuels, officials are warning of high fire dangers. Refer to local burn permitting authorities before undertaking any outdoor burns. If any burning is done, officials are urging extreme caution. Gwinnett County Outdoor Burning Ordinance – Restrictions The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) imposes a ban on outdoor burning in …
Thursday, October 13, 2011
The Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services held a ceremony to recognize a UPS driver who pulled a woman from a burning car.
The Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services held a ceremony Thursday morning in honor of Dale Simmons for his actions in helping an injured woman in a car accident. Simmons, from Hampton, Georgia, was on his UPS route delivering packages when he saw an accident occur on Highway 29 in Lawrenceville. A UPS service provider for over 20 years, Simmons wore his uniform as he received recognition for his actions on August 25. “I was coming up Highway 29 when I saw a dump truck hit a car and there was debris and smoke everywhere,” said Simmons. “I made sure the people in the truck were OK and then I checked on the lady in the car. “She was a little disoriented from hitting the airbag,” said Simmons. He continued to make sure the…
Steve Burns
8:29 am on Thursday, April 11, 2013
Thanks, Diana. Note our latest story on the incident. http://patch.com/A-361N more ›