.
Feedback

Regional Roundup: Restaurant Burns to Ground, Accused Child Murderer Extradited, and DragonCon Founder Jailed

A look at top stories from Patch sites across Georgia.

Fire at Captain D's in Monroe Sunday Ruled Accidental- Monroe Patch

An early morning fire at Captain D's in Monroe Sunday left little of the building standing, Monroe Fire Department officials said. Nobody was in the building at the time of the fire. The restaurant had already closed up for the night.

"The fire has been deemed accidental/probable electrical in nature," said Monroe Fire Department spokesman Lt. William Owens. "The fire started in the office area of the restaurant where it spread into the attic and roof."

For more, visit Monroe Patch.

 

Accused Child Murderer Brought Back to Lawrenceville from Mexico - Lawrenceville Patch

Accused child murderer Christian Vasquez is now in custody at the Gwinnett County Detention Center.

According to the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office's website, Vasquez was booked into the jail Thursday at 9:21pm.

Vasquez was arrested July 2012 in Puebla, Mexico following a joint investigation by Mexican authorities, The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office, Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office, The Federal Bureau of Investigations and the Department of Justice.

To read more, see Lawrenceville Patch.

 

DragonCon Founder Back in Gwinnett Jail – Snellville Patch

Dragoncon founder Edward Kramer, 50, is in the Gwinnett County jail as of 4 p.m., Saturday, following his extradition from Connecticut to face charges of aggravated child molestation. 

According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Kramer was first arrested in Gwinnett County on Aug. 25, 2000, and accused of sexually abusing three teen boys during a sleepover at his house.

However, he was thought to be physically incapable of standing trial because of severe spinal and respiratory problems. Gwinnett District Attorney Danny Porter believes that's all a ruse, however.Visit Snellville Patch for more on this story..

Newsletter & Alerts

Get the best stories each day and important breaking news

Subscribe

Not from Monroe Patch? Find your Local Patch »

Note Article
Just a short thought to get the word out quickly about anything in your neighborhood.
Share something with your neighbors. Write a new post... What's up? Make an announcement, speak your mind, or sell something
EMILY GOLDSTEIN June 18, 2013 at 09:48 pm
Had a rabies tag..vet located a phone number which has been disconnected
Last Years Headliner Band
Jeff Prine June 18, 2013 at 11:32 am
For those who do not know where Old Legion Field is located; It is adjacent to the Athens TechRead More Monroe GA or 121 Blaine St, Monroe, GA 30655
Sharon Swanepoel (Editor) June 18, 2013 at 12:29 pm
Thanks for sharing this info Jeff. I have posted it in Loganville-Grayson and Monroe Patch FacebookRead More pages!
EMILY GOLDSTEIN June 10, 2013 at 03:07 pm
Ruff ruff do you know me?
EMILY GOLDSTEIN June 14, 2013 at 12:20 pm
NO OWNER FOUND. DOGGY IN A NEW FUREVER HOME
EMILY GOLDSTEIN June 14, 2013 at 12:20 pm
NO OWNER FOUND. DOGGY IN A NEW FUREVER HOME HAPPY TAILS ENDING AFTER ALL
Sharon Swanepoel (Editor) June 9, 2013 at 05:49 pm
He was seen Sunday morning on the other side of McDaniel Street - if anyone sees him please call meRead More - I want him home where he is safe.
EMILY GOLDSTEIN June 7, 2013 at 04:14 pm
This pup literally cries for her owner..tears!someone has loved this girl and must miss her
April Meadows June 7, 2013 at 04:25 pm
Have you called the local vet clinics to see if they know her or maybe they will scan her for aRead More microchip? and, if you have not already, let animal control know you have her in case her family calls them looking for her. I posted on FB! Good Luck!
EMILY GOLDSTEIN June 8, 2013 at 02:22 am
Yes.
Jeanie Talmadge June 6, 2013 at 09:47 pm
Please call me at 7709658405. Jeanie Talmadge
EMILY GOLDSTEIN June 7, 2013 at 10:36 am
I gave your info to the owner
EMILY GOLDSTEIN June 8, 2013 at 11:43 am
Jeanine owner Is out of town on biz..will be back on the 17 th
christopher April 6, 2013 at 12:17 am
i need a job
Sharon Swanepoel (Editor) April 6, 2013 at 01:40 pm
Christopher, you can post an announcement with your skills and contact information - that may help.