4 arrested for unlicensed care home in Snellville, police say

Unlicensed care home discovered in Snellville

Gwinnett County police have arrested 4 people accused of running an unlicensed personal care home in the Snellville area. Breaking news. 

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Four people are facing charges after Gwinnett County police said they were operating unlicensed personal care homes for elderly and disabled adults in Snellville.

What we know:

Investigators said officers searched two homes on Pond Edge Road on April 30 after receiving reports that the properties were being used as unauthorized care facilities.

Police said they found 14 people living inside the homes. Authorities also reported discovering expired food, beverages and medications during the investigation.

According to investigators, one resident suffering from dementia was taken to the hospital.

The four suspects were arrested May 5 and booked into the Gwinnett County Jail. Each is charged with two counts of operating an unlicensed personal care home.

What we don't know:

Police have not released additional information about the conditions inside the homes or the identities of the residents involved.

FOX 5 Atlanta has a reporter assigned to the story and will have much more later today.