GDP Script/ Top Stories for May 1st
Publish Date: May 1st
From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast.
Today is Wednesday, May 1st and Happy heavenly Birthday to astronaut Scott Carpenter.
***05.01.24 – BIRTHDAY – SCOTT CARPENTER***
I’m Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia.
Plus, my conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on breakfast ideas instead of vending machines.
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STORY 1: Gwinnett Teen Killed In Shooting At Gainesville Apartment Complex
Gainesville police are seeking a suspect after Jaishawn Overstreet, a 16-year-old from Gwinnett County, was fatally shot at a Gainesville apartment complex over the weekend. Overstreet succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Authorities suspect he was at the Ridgecrest Apartments for criminal activity when he was shot. While the suspect remains unidentified, police have created a composite sketch based on witness accounts. Individuals with information are urged to contact 911 or submit tips online at www.gainesville.org/659/Submit-a-Tip.
STORY 2: Police looking for Gwinnett teens who disappeared last week
Gwinnett County police are seeking the public's assistance in locating two missing teenagers, Evan Rivera, 16, from Duluth, and Piper Norton-Womack, 17, from Lawrenceville. Rivera was last seen with Norton-Womack in Atlanta according to his family. They are known to frequent locations near downtown Lawrenceville. Rivera, a Black male, is 5'9" tall, weighs 155 pounds, and was wearing a gray sweatshirt and black sweatpants with a colorful "Smurf" backpack. Norton-Womack, a white female, is 5'2" tall, weighs 190 pounds, and was wearing a pink sweatshirt with black leggings and glasses, carrying a black book bag. Anyone with information is urged to contact 911.
STORY 3: Gwinnett Woman, Clayton Man Allegedly Staged A Fake Robbery
Esperanza Marisol Chacon, a Norcross resident, and David Cruz Galeano from Jonesboro were arrested after allegedly staging a fake robbery. Chacon reported a robbery to 911, claiming a man with a handgun stole $2,800 from her business. Investigators later identified Galeano as a suspect. Subsequent interviews revealed that Chacon and Galeano conspired to fabricate the robbery. Chacon faces charges including false report of a crime, theft by taking felony, and party to a crime, while Galeano faces armed robbery and possession of a firearm during the commission of certain felonies charges. Police urge potential victims of their scams to contact detectives. Chacon and Galeano are in custody at the Gwinnett County Jail.
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STORY 4: Police catch peeping tom trying to look in window at Lawrenceville home
Lawrenceville police apprehended an alleged peeping Tom near Grayson Highway after residents reported a suspicious individual. The suspect faces charges including peeping Tom, burglary, entering auto, and loitering and prowling. Officers caught him peeking into a home's window and chased him into a wooded area where he was apprehended. Further investigation revealed he had entered a home to hide from officers. Another victim of peeping tom behavior came forward during the investigation. Detectives are seeking information from residents who may have noticed similar suspicious activity. They encourage anyone with camera footage from the area to contact the police department for assistance in the investigation.
STORY 5: Price Industries Expands Operations in Gwinnett, Creates 42 New Jobs
Price Industries is expanding its location in Lawrenceville, creating 42 new job opportunities and investing over $5 million in capital. As Gwinnett's second-largest manufacturing operation and the largest Canadian manufacturer in the area, Price Industries already employs over 700 workers across its existing locations in the county. The expansion reflects the company's dedication to delivering exceptional customer service and innovative solutions. Gerry Price, CEO of Price Industries, expressed gratitude for the support from the Gwinnett community and Partnership Gwinnett. This expansion highlights Gwinnett County's reputation as a hub for business development and innovation, with collaborative efforts from various entities including Partnership Gwinnett, the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Gwinnett County Government, the City of Lawrenceville, and Jackson EMC.
We’ll be back in a moment
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STORY 6: LEAH MCGRATH
And now here is my conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on breakfast ideas instead of vending machines.
We’ll have final thoughts after this.
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