Fallen K-9, Judge Charged: Top Dacula Stories of 2019

DACULA, GA - It's hard to believe 2019, and the decade, is already coming to an end due to how much happened this year, especially in Dacula. Certain moments during 2019 showed residents at their worst, while several other moments showed them at their very best. Whether it was a tragedy that tested our strength, a person or event that helped restore our faith in humanity, or something strange that left us not knowing whether to laugh, or sigh (or both), it's hard to believe how much happened around us this year.

Which ones did Patch readers find the most interesting? Patch has rounded up the top most-read stories in Dacula during 2019.

Judge, 3 Others Indicted In Gwinnett Hacking Case: Report

Four people, including a Gwinnett County judge and a convicted child molester, have been indicted on charges of hacking the county's computer network, according to a media report.

165 German Shepherds Rescued, Property Owner Faces Charges

The Atlanta Humane Society's Animal Protection Unit responded to a neglect case involving approximately 165 German shepherd dogs on a property

No Need To Pull Over For Cruise Lights: Gwinnett Police

The Gwinnett County Police Department is joining the growing number of police departments throughout the U.S. that are using their "cruise lights" more and more. Cruise lights are non-flashing blue lights mounted on the top of the vehicle in the light bar. Many officers use them while performing area checks of neighborhoods, commercial area and retail establishments.

Drugged Driver Charged With Passenger's Death: Police
A charge of homicide by vehicle has been added to a host of drug charges after a driver's passenger died in a Friday evening two-car wreck. The accident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on State Route 316 at the intersection with Hurricane Trail in unincorporated Dacula.

Unlawful Recording In Gwinnett Park Bathroom, Police Need Help

Gwinnett County Police are looking for a man who may have taken an illegal bathroom video and the father and son who may have been recorded. On Monday May 13, at around 9 p.m., an officer assigned to the East Precinct took a police report about an incident that occurred at Rabbit Hill Park, located at 400 Rabbit Hill Road, in Dacula.

Police Procession Thursday Honored Fallen K-9 Officer
The Gwinnett County Police Honor Guard conducted a Line of Duty Death Funeral for their fallen brother, K-9 Eli, to thank and honor him for the services he provided to the Gwinnett County Police Department and the citizens of Gwinnett County during his eight years of service with the department.

Married Couple Use Training To Save Choking Woman
Two Gwinnett County Sheriff's deputies, Lt. Ivy Bailey and her husband, Cpl. Ernie Bailey, were dining at a restaurant when Lt. Bailey noticed an elderly woman who appeared to be choking.

Dacula Man Convicted Of Hacking NBA, NFL Player Accounts

A Dacula man has pleaded guilty to logging into Apple accounts belonging to high-profile professional athletes and musicians without authorization and stealing credit card information from several of those victims.