Someone broke into a place that exists to help people exactly like him.
Lavan Hickman, 38, was arrested for burglarizing the North Gwinnett Cooperative in Buford — a nonprofit food pantry and assistance center that’s been helping struggling families in the Gwinnett area for over 30 years.
The catch? Hickman was supposed to be on work release, getting a second chance while serving time for previous burglary convictions.
What He Targeted
The North Gwinnett Cooperative isn’t your typical business. Founded in 1991 by Sugar Hill United Methodist Church, it’s a ministry that provides food, clothing, financial assistance and spiritual support to people in need across Buford, Suwanee, and Sugar Hill…