🌱 JCPD Officer 4-Time Gold Medalist + Bear Sightings In Johns Creek

Hello all. I'm back with your new copy of the Johns Creek Patch newsletter. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in the community today.

But first, today's weather:

Variably cloudy with a shower. High: 78 Low: 65.

Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. Johns Creek Police Department Officer Shy'Keya Wimberly is now a four-time gold medalist in the USA Police and Fire Championships, held this year in San Diego, California. The USA Police and Fire Championships include not just police and firefighters but also corrections and probation officers, border protection agents, customs agents, and more. Per JCPD, Wimberly - who represented the entire state of Georgia as well as the City of Johns Creek - won gold medals in the 100 meters, 200 meters, 400 meters, and 400 hurdles events. (WSB Atlanta)
2. A Johns Creek woman living in the Abbotts Station subdivision was visited by a bear on her back porch this past weekend. Bear sightings have also been reported in Johns Creek in the Seven Oaks subdivision, along the McGinnis Ferry Corridor, as well as in Roswell. Wildlife and law enforcement officials have not clarified whether they believe the sightings to be the same bear or not. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
3. Rapper YFN Lucci has rejected a plea deal from the Fulton County district attorney's (DA) office offered in connection to his 2021 arrest on gang activity charges, choosing to go to trial instead. Lucci, also known as Rashawn Bennett, was arrested as part of an indictment including 12 people that Fulton County officials and broader national law enforcement organizations claim to be affiliated with the national Bloods gang. Lucci's attorneys have criticized DA Fani Willis' office, implying that the DA's office has been delaying Lucci's trial. (Fox 5 Atlanta)

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Today in and around Johns Creek:

Tuesday, June 13

• Tennis + Sports Camp At The Standard Club (9:00 AM)
• Free Outdoor Fitness - H.I.I.T. At The Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater At Newtown Park (9:00 AM)
• Trivia Night At Six Bridges Brewing (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• JCPD offers its thanks to everyone who contributed to Georgia's Special Olympics - in combination with the Special Olympics and Dunkin' Donuts, the Johns Creek Police Department and volunteers raised $1,888.51. (Johns Creek Police Department via Facebook)
• The City invites anyone interested to sign up to volunteer with the City's Juneteenth Celebration this Saturday, Jun. 17, running from 3:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at Newtown Park. The Celebration will include food trucks, vendors, live performances including music, authors, family-friendly activities, and more. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• The Police Department asks that you prepare your home before going on vacation! Basic things you can do include locking all doors and windows, using timers for lights in and outside of your home, and installing a security system. (JCPD via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— Amy Mayo

About me: Amy Mayo is a writer, visual artist, and political scientist, living in the NC Research Triangle. She graduated from the University of North Carolina Asheville with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and has worked in a variety of fields outside of copywriting including policy advocacy, the healthcare industry and pharmaceuticals, and education. She hopes one day to live up to the stringent expectations of her cat, Morty.