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Gwinnett County Officer Fired After Internal Review Finds He Entered Intersection on Red

Georgia State Patrol is leading an independent crash reconstruction and holds active arrest warrants for the officer.

Overview

  • A serious-injury crash in Lawrenceville on June 5 involved Officer Myles Green while he was responding to an emergency call, according to police reports.
  • Gwinnett County’s internal review concluded Green drove through a red-light-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop to verify the right-of-way, which violated department policy and training.
  • The department terminated Green’s employment on June 22 after the policy finding, citing its obligation to hold officers to professional and safety standards.
  • The Georgia State Patrol took over the external investigation, has obtained arrest warrants for Green, and is conducting an independent crash reconstruction; officials have not released the specific charges or details about the injured parties.
  • Gwinnett policy requires officers to stop and confirm the intersection is clear before proceeding on a red signal even during emergency responses, and the case may prompt scrutiny of training, response practices, and departmental accountability.