Crime & Safety
Gun Found in Gwinnett County Jail Cell
The gun was found in a holding cell before it could make to the general jail population.
Gwinnett County sheriff's deputies report finding a gun in a holding cell at the jail on Monday.
Police believe Andre Rose, of Duluth, is the person responsible for bringing the firearm into the jail, according to a press release. The gun turned out to be stolen, police said.
Police located the weapon before it could make it to general inmate housing area.
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In addition to several traffic infraction, Rose was charged with theft by receiving stolen property (a felony), crossing the guard line with drugs or weapons (a felony), and carrying a deadly weapon in a public gathering (a misdemeanor).
On Friday afternoon, Rose remained in jail on the more serious charges and a $12,700 bond, according to jail records.
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Police are continuing to investigate the incident.
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