Gwinnett PD makes arrests, including 7 juveniles, for trespassing in unoccupied residences

(GWINNETT COUNTY,, Sept. 3, 2026) – Gwinnett County Police Department reports that officers have responded to four separate trespassing incidents at a private residence in the 3900 block of Westbrook Road in Suwanee. Investigators report that several of those involved learned about the residence through social media videos portraying the property as an abandoned location to explore.

According to a press release from GCPD, the four incidents resulted in five adult arrests and seven juvenile contacts. Adults Vance Smith, Jackson White, Alexa Cruz, Arthur Silva, and Nathan Nelson’s charges included Criminal Trespass, Loitering and Prowling, and Giving a False Name or Date of Birth to a Law Enforcement Officer. Of the seven juveniles involved, four were charged with Criminal Trespass and three were issued Criminal Trespass warnings.

During the incidents, individuals reportedly entered the property without permission, including by climbing over fences or gates and entering the residence. Several of those involved told officers they learned about the location through TikTok and went to the property to explore or take photographs. Surveillance footage was also used during the investigations to identify individuals who entered the property.

Police warn that although the residence is currently unoccupied, it remains privately owned and is not open to the public. GCPD reminds the public that social media posts portraying a residence, business, or other property as abandoned do not provide permission to enter. Criminal Trespass and other related offenses can result in arrest and prosecution, regardless of whether the activity is intended for exploration, entertainment, or social media content.

If anyone has any information to share in these cases, they are asked tocontact GCPD detectives at 770.513.5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404.577.TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com.  Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.