🌱 JCPD Arrest Man Touching Himself In Public + Local Threatened

Hello again, everybody. It's Wednesday in Johns Creek and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds; warm. High: 86 Low: 65.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. Johns Creek Police arrested a suspect who multiple witnesses said was pleasuring himself in public. Police said the suspect, an Asian male, was allegedly caught twice by the same two women in a park and looks like the same man caught on video pleasuring himself in a nearby neighborhood. As of Apr. 4, officials did not release the name of the Johns Creek park or neighborhood where the incidents took place. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. On Mar. 23, a local man contacted the Johns Creek Police Department after receiving threatening text messages. The suspect claims to have lost $30,000 to the man's casino and demands $4,000 or else he will hurt the victim's family. According to the victim, the story is fake because no one had placed that much at the casino. The victim told police that he suspects the suspect used to work for him at a casino. (Appen Media)
3. Big Blue Swim School in Johns Creek is a local swim school that focuses on water safety. According to the Centers for Disease Control, drowning is the most common cause of death in children aged one to four years old. Health experts say that formal swimming lessons can help prevent these deaths. On Good Day America, John Creek general manager of Big Blue Swim School Keith Edelhoff-Baker shared some of the basic water safety tips, including wearing life jackets, adult supervision, and a designated "water watcher." (FOX 5 Atlanta)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Free Outdoor Fitness: Barre At Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater (10:15 AM)
• Music Bingo At Six Bridges Brewing (6:30 PM)
• Trivia Night At Adobo Taqueria and Tequila Bar (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Don't miss the Johns Creek International Festival on Saturday, Apr. 29! Celebrate with your community through food, music, art, merchandise, and more from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the fields across from the Atlanta Athletic Club. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia via Instagram)
• On Apr. 4, Fulton County Community Development announced it will join many other communities in celebrating National Community Development Week, Apr. 10 through Apr. 14. (Fulton County)
• Whether actively looking for a new home or not, it's always good to keep an eye on the local real estate scene. Check out the latest homes for sale in the Johns Creek area, including a four-bedroom for $519,000 in nearby Suwanee. (Johns Creek Patch)

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Featured events:

• 4wk series Salsa Dance Tues / 4wk Bachata class Wed @ HDC Dance Starts April 4th & 5th (April 5)
• Easter Family Fun Festival (April 9)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar at Milton Library (April 10)
• Stress, Depression, and Anxiety Recovery Program (April 16)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!