In 1991, Gentile started his career in law enforcement when he moved to Georgia and joined Atlanta PD. Do you have a case that impacted you in a similar way? Also on their list of services is the designing of training programs for clients in government and the corporate world. Det. [29] He continued to impress in his following start, fanning a career-high 16 batters in a 30 victory over the San Diego Padres. He is originally from North Carolina. [39] On June 30, a 97mph (156km/h) line drive off the bat of Adam Eaton hit Velasquez in his right arm, requiring the pitcher to pull off his glove and make a left-handed throw to first base. You cant just shake that. Detective Andre Lowe is a native of the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. Read on to know more. What would you do? He returned to Lancaster to start the season as part of an eight-man rotation that alternated between starting games and pitching in relief. Retired Atlanta Police Detective Vince Velazquez is no stranger to television. At first, they stayed away from us and acted like we had the plague. How often have you been surprised by a case, specifically a killers motives? Velasquez debuted with a new pitch repertoire, adding a cutter and changeup to his mainstay fastball and curveball. He was first drawn to the field by a college professor who was a Homicide Captain in the NYPD. Born in Greenville, Mississippi, Det. However, from as young as six years old, Vince Velazquez wanted to be a detective. Upon being assigned the case, Detectives Quinn and Velazquezget to work speaking to witnesses, including the victims mother, to pull together the pieces of this fatal mystery. Egbert worked in Special Victims before joining homicide in January 2015. In 2015, Daniel Genson was transferred to a supervisory role in Homicide Investigations. Yet he still brings his sense of humor to work every day. Whats the most memorable case youve featured on the show? He began his career in law enforcement as an Atlanta beat cop in the mid-90s on the fringes of the crack epidemic. David Quin: No, I guess the only case that really stands out to me, because a lot of the cases we work involve a specific motive. } In 2015, Detective Sutton left homicide to work as a detective in the Field Operations Division. Only a select few get chosen to come. [26] Velasquez and fellow pitchers Mark Appel, Thomas Eshelman, Harold Arauz, and Brett Oberholtzer, were sent to Philadelphia in exchange for prospect Jonathan Arauz and closer Ken Giles. I want your car. In 2016, he transition to Homicide. Cedric Smith joined the Atlanta Police Department in February 1988 after working at the Office of the Chief, Narcotics, Organized Crime, and Criminal Investigations. He is quick to point out that he holds the title as second tallest in Homicide. function showModal(event, element) { As I got older, I always saw police officers on TV helping people with their problems I decided I wanted to be like that and being a police officer might be my calling. He attended the University of Michigan and graduated with a BA in 2002. [CDATA[ Knowing that I am able to bring some resolution to a situation that is a matter of life and death makes Det. Her favorite movie is To Kill a Mockingbird and she loves God, painting, and writing. One of those guys on the hit show ATL Homicide Sergeant Daniel Genson is one of several supervisors in the Homicide Department. When not working he enjoys spending time with friends and family. Its always been here. Award-winning writer and editor who has penned stories for CNN, Woman's Day, Good Housekeeping, and dozens of other outlets. DeMeester joined the Atlanta Police Department in September of 2001 after working in Patrol and the Child Exploitation Unit he joined the Homicide in March of 2010. Gentile joined the Commercial Robbery Unit. We shall be looking at his family, wife, age, and net worth. Personal details. ", "Here is your Phillies 2017 Opening Day roster", "Phillies' Vince Velasquez needs to attack hitters, lean on fastball more often", "Phillies' Vince Velasquez, Marlins' Justin Nicolino leave game with injuries", "Vince Velasquez leaves 100 Phillies loss with middle-finger injury", "Velasquez to have season-ending surgery", "Phillies finalize OD roster, option Arrieta", "Phillies' Vince Velasquez with play of the year candidate after being hit by Adam Eaton line drive", "Phillies activate right-hander Vince Velasquez from DL", "Another gem for Vince Velasquez, who's finally conquering his league-worst pace", "Vince Velasquez's 2019 priorities, thoughts on how Phillies' rotation is perceived", "Nola, Phillies might be heading to arbitration", "Phillies place Vince Velasquez on injured list with right forearm strain", "Vince Velasquez's fastball stubbornness frustrates catcher J.T. Joining the Atlanta Police Department in October 1999, Det. And theres one case to this day, even as a retired detective, Im still working on it. I want your car. //