- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Lawrenceville Today
By the People, for the People
Police Searching for Suspect in Attempted Gwinnett County Home Invasion
Sonny Stephens faces charges but his whereabouts are unknown after the March 22 incident.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 1:08pm
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
A close-up of a gun trigger highlights the threat of armed home invasions, which can traumatize victims and endanger community safety.Lawrenceville TodayGwinnett County police have charged 21-year-old Sonny Stephens with criminal attempt to commit home invasion and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony in connection with an attempted break-in at a Lawrenceville apartment on March 22. The victim provided doorbell camera footage showing the armed suspect at his door, but police have not been able to locate Stephens.
Why it matters
Home invasions and armed break-ins are serious crimes that can traumatize victims and threaten community safety. This case highlights the importance of surveillance technology and community cooperation in helping police identify and apprehend suspects, especially those who may be armed and dangerous.
The details
According to police, around 1 a.m. on March 22, officers responded to a call about suspicious activity on Legacy Park Drive. The victim said someone was trying to kick in his apartment door and had a gun. The victim provided police with doorbell camera footage showing the armed suspect at his door. The victim also said the same person had been at his door earlier that day, also holding a gun, though the victim did not know who the suspect was or why he was trying to break in.
- On March 22 around 1 a.m., police responded to the call about the attempted home invasion.
- Earlier on March 22, the same suspect had been at the victim's door, also holding a gun.
The players
Sonny Stephens
A 21-year-old man from Lawrenceville, Georgia who has been charged with criminal attempt to commit home invasion and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony in connection with the March 22 incident, but his current whereabouts are unknown.
Gwinnett County Police Department
The law enforcement agency investigating the attempted home invasion and searching for the suspect, Sonny Stephens.
What’s next
Police are continuing to investigate the incident and search for the suspect, Sonny Stephens, who faces charges but whose current whereabouts are unknown.
The takeaway
This attempted home invasion highlights the ongoing need for vigilance and community cooperation to help law enforcement identify and apprehend armed suspects who threaten public safety. Surveillance technology like doorbell cameras can play a crucial role in providing evidence to aid investigations.
