Gwinnett Sheriff Keybo Taylor

10/02/2026

Sergeant Cotton has dedicated years to the GCSO K-9 Unit, and I’m excited to see what he and K-9 Brutus accomplish together.

Wishing them continued success! 💪🏽

Have you met Sergeant J. Cotton and his partner, K-9 Brutus? 🐾

Following K-9 Armo’s retirement, Sergeant Cotton has been partnered with K-9 Brutus. This team has already been putting in the work together, continuing the K-9 Unit's mission and serving Gwinnett County.

Drop a comment below to show your support for Sergeant Cotton and K-9 Brutus!

10/01/2026

I’m proud of Deputy Chief Melanie Jones for representing GCSO and outlining our priorities and vision for the year ahead.

Her leadership and dedication to both our staff and the residents of Gwinnett County reflect our continued commitment to serving with excellence.

Great work! 👏

09/30/2026

Congratulations to our newest deputies and deputy jailers on completing Jailer School!

I’m proud to welcome you to the GCSO team and look forward to all you will accomplish as you serve Gwinnett County.

Another group of future GCSO deputies and deputy jailers are ready to serve!

Congratulations to our newest deputies and deputy jailers on completing Jailer School and reaching this important milestone in their training. Their dedication and hard work have prepared them to begin serving our agency and the Gwinnett County community.

Welcome to GCSO, and congratulations on this accomplishment! 👏

09/29/2026

Our commitment to serving and protecting includes standing with victims and survivors of domestic violence.

I’m proud of the work our Family Violence Unit does to support those impacted by domestic violence and strengthen our response to these difficult situations.

By continuing to listen, learn, and work with our community, we can help create a safer community for all.

09/28/2026

Our team works hard every day, and it’s important to make time to come together and enjoy one another’s company.

Our BBQ & Game Day gave our staff an opportunity to relax, have some fun, and enjoy a little friendly competition. I appreciate everyone who helped make this event a great time for our team!

09/27/2026

Congratulations to the Applebee’s team on the reopening of the newly remodeled Snellville location!

It’s always great to see businesses investing in Gwinnett County. Wishing you continued success!

09/26/2026

Thank you to Monster Energy for your continued support of our team! We are grateful for your generosity and partnership.

09/25/2026

Congratulations, Dan, on 40 years of dedicated service to Gwinnett County. Thank you for your commitment and contributions throughout the years. Wishing you a well-deserved and fulfilling retirement!

Celebrating 40 years of dedicated service to Gwinnett County!

Congratulations to Dan Mayfield on his retirement after four decades of service. We are grateful for his commitment, expertise, and contributions throughout his career.

Join us in congratulating Dan on his retirement. Drop a comment below to wish him well in this next chapter. 👇

09/24/2026

To my command staff and the deputies who responded today: in situations like this, you are expected to move toward danger when others are moving away from it. Today, our deputies came under gunfire while carrying out their duty, and they remained focused on protecting one another and our community.

I am incredibly grateful for their courage, professionalism, and dedication to this agency and to the people we serve.

I also want to thank the Gwinnett County Police Department, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Marshals Service, and Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services for their collaboration and support throughout this incident.

Most importantly, I am grateful that our deputies and everyone involved were able to return home safely.

GWINNETT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARRESTS WANTED INDIVIDUAL FOLLOWING OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING

(Gwinnett County, Ga., September 24, 2026) – On September 24, 2026, the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office, alongside the U.S. Marshals Service, attempted to serve a warrant for 35-year-old Kean Wiggins at a residence in Buford, Georgia. Wiggins had an active warrant for Murder out of the state of New York.

During the ex*****on of the warrant, Wiggins fired at least one shot at GCSO deputies. No deputies were struck, and a perimeter was established. The Gwinnett County Police Department responded to assist following the incident.

Several hours later, law enforcement located Wiggins within the established perimeter, resulting in an officer-involved shooting. Wiggins was struck by gunfire. Once the scene was secured, law enforcement immediately rendered medical aid, and Wiggins was transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment.

Wiggins is in custody. There is no known ongoing threat to the public related to this incident.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the circumstances surrounding the officer-involved shooting. This remains an active and ongoing investigation.

The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to ensuring the safety of our community. To submit a tip to the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office, call 770-619-6655 or visit GwinnettCountySheriff.org.

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09/23/2026

Peace starts with what we do here at home: coming together, having meaningful conversations, and building strong partnerships.

I’m glad to have had Chief Cleo Atwater represent GCSO at the United Nations International Day of Peace Luncheon and join community leaders for an important conversation about local action and building lasting peace.