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17-03-2025
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Gwinnett County Jail inmate found guilty of murder for drug overdoses
A prisoner inside of the Gwinnett County jail was sentenced to life in prison recently after selling fentanyl to two inmates who died from an overdose. Officials say Harry Fomby, 54, was found guilty of two counts of felony murder, violation of Georgia's Controlled Substance Abuse Act, and two counts of possession of prohibited items by inmates in connection with the September 2021 deaths of 22-year-old Corey Leemarie Bryant and 36-year-old Ian Jabar Longshore. 'Fentanyl is a deadly drug, and no matter who you are or where you are, this is not a substance to be toyed with,' Gwinnett District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson said. 'Two men lost the chance to turn around their lives because of this substance. We pray for their respective families and continue to advocate for prevention of any distribution of this drug in Gwinnett County.' [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] On Sept. 6, 2021, both men were found dead in their cells. Medical staff ruled both men died from an overdose of fentanyl and xylazine. Several inmates informed jail officials that Fomby smuggled the drugs inside of the jail. They confirmed the information after an x-ray showed a small circular item concealed between his legs. TRENDING STORIES: 'It sounded like a warzone:' Family recounts moment tree fell on Paulding County home 2 charged with murder after 4-year-old GA girl dies Man with AR-platform rifle allegedly threatened to kill people inside Carrollton bank Surveillance footage also showed Longshore walk to Fomby's cell and retrieve a small item that was slid under the door. In return, Longshore could be seen leaving commissary items in front of Fomby's cell which Fomby later picked up. After a two-and-a-half hours deliberation, the jury determined Fomby would serve two life sentences. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Yahoo
Gwinnett County Jail inmate found guilty of murder for drug overdoses
A prisoner inside of the Gwinnett County jail was sentenced to life in prison recently after selling fentanyl to two inmates who died from an overdose. Officials say Harry Fomby, 54, was found guilty of two counts of felony murder, violation of Georgia's Controlled Substance Abuse Act, and two counts of possession of prohibited items by inmates in connection with the September 2021 deaths of 22-year-old Corey Leemarie Bryant and 36-year-old Ian Jabar Longshore. 'Fentanyl is a deadly drug, and no matter who you are or where you are, this is not a substance to be toyed with,' Gwinnett District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson said. 'Two men lost the chance to turn around their lives because of this substance. We pray for their respective families and continue to advocate for prevention of any distribution of this drug in Gwinnett County.' [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] On Sept. 6, 2021, both men were found dead in their cells. Medical staff ruled both men died from an overdose of fentanyl and xylazine. Several inmates informed jail officials that Fomby smuggled the drugs inside of the jail. They confirmed the information after an x-ray showed a small circular item concealed between his legs. TRENDING STORIES: 'It sounded like a warzone:' Family recounts moment tree fell on Paulding County home 2 charged with murder after 4-year-old GA girl dies Man with AR-platform rifle allegedly threatened to kill people inside Carrollton bank Surveillance footage also showed Longshore walk to Fomby's cell and retrieve a small item that was slid under the door. In return, Longshore could be seen leaving commissary items in front of Fomby's cell which Fomby later picked up. After a two-and-a-half hours deliberation, the jury determined Fomby would serve two life sentences. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- General
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Fire extinguished at Doraville Package Store, no one injured, officials say
DeKalb County Fire Rescue Department say they extinguished a fire at a package store just before midnight. Capt. Jaeson Daniels, DCFR PIO says fire officials responded to 6400 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in reference to a commercial structure fire. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Daniels said there are no injuries to report and it is unclear as to what caused the fire to ignite. A Channel 2 Action News photographer says traffic was rerouted as far back as Suwanee because of the fire's proximity to the interstate. TRENDING STORIES: 'It sounded like a warzone:' Family recounts moment tree fell on Paulding County home 2 charged with murder after 4-year-old GA girl dies Man with AR-platform rifle allegedly threatened to kill people inside Carrollton bank The cause of the fire is under investigation. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Yahoo
Gun discharge prompts police presence at Piedmont Fayette Hospital, no active shooter
An investigation is underway after law enforcement agencies responded to an active shooter call at a hospital in Fayette County. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Around 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, the Fayetteville Police Department and the Fayette County Sheriff's Office responded to an active shooter call at Piedmont Fayette Hospital. The sheriff's office said that when deputies arrived, they learned that a gun was discharged near the emergency room parking lot, which caused the hospital to go on lockdown. Fayetteville police said there was not an active shooter, and there were no injuries related to the incident. Officials did not say if anyone was arrested or will face charges. No other details were released. The investigation is ongoing. TRENDING STORIES: 2 charged with murder after 4-year-old GA girl dies Woman accused of setting GA home ablaze before breaking in, stabbing women Man with AR-platform rifle allegedly threatened to kill people inside Carrollton bank [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Yahoo
Gun discharge prompts police presence at Piedmont Fayette Hospital, no active shooter
An investigation is underway after law enforcement agencies responded to an active shooter call at a hospital in Fayette County. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Around 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, the Fayetteville Police Department and the Fayette County Sheriff's Office responded to an active shooter call at Piedmont Fayette Hospital. The sheriff's office said that when deputies arrived, they learned that a gun was discharged near the emergency room parking lot, which caused the hospital to go on lockdown. Fayetteville police said there was not an active shooter, and there were no injuries related to the incident. Officials did not say if anyone was arrested or will face charges. No other details were released. The investigation is ongoing. TRENDING STORIES: 2 charged with murder after 4-year-old GA girl dies Woman accused of setting GA home ablaze before breaking in, stabbing women Man with AR-platform rifle allegedly threatened to kill people inside Carrollton bank [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
