Community Active Shooter Training

The Police Department in partnership with the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a community training program for Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE).  This course is designed and built on the Avoid, Deny, Defend strategy that was developed by the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center located at Texas State University.  Agency instructors will be teaching this instruction that is built to provide strategies, guidance and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event.

This very important program that is open to all citizens will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2016 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. at the First Baptist Church of Canton located at 1 Mission Point Drive, Canton, Ga. 30114.  Seating will be at a premium and on a first come – first serve basis.  Children are welcome to attend but parental guidance is strongly recommended as some of the presented material will contain scenes that are sensitive to some viewers.

Chief of Police Mark J. Mitchell stated, “Last month, the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office        graciously hosted a CRASE train the trainer class for our instructors along with instructors from the Woodstock Police Department and Holly Springs Police Department.  This   meeting ensured that all law enforcement across Cherokee County is on the same page as we educate our citizens on how to respond and react to an Active Shooter incident.”       

   

 

Missing Man with Alzheimer's Found

On January 22^nd, at 1:37 AM, City of Canton Officers were notified of a missing 67 year old male with Alzheimer’s that left Northside Cherokee Hospital at approximately 12:15 AM. A Mattie’s Call was issued for Mack Brown shortly after Officers arrived on scene. City of Canton Personnel, Cherokee County Search and Rescue, Canton Fire Personnel, and Cherokee County Sheriff Office Personnel began setting up a perimeter and started a strategic search for Mr. Brown. At approximately 4:50 AM, Mr. Brown was located nearby lying on the ground behind Little Caesar’s Pizza on Riverstone Parkway. Mr. Brown was transported to Northside Cherokee Hospital with hypothermic symptoms but was in stable condition.   

Child Molestation Arrest

On January 4, 2016, Police Detectives were contacted by the Plainview Police Department in Connecticut in reference to an incident of child molestation (middle school aged) that recently occurred within the jurisdiction of Canton.  Over the last week, Detectives were able to further their investigation and establish a rapport with the unnamed alleged suspect in the case via text message all while posing as the early teenage victim. 

Yesterday, Detectives were able to establish a meet location with the suspect who was set to travel to a predetermined area in the city with the pretense of making additional sexual contact with the victim in the case.  The twenty-five (25) year old male drove to the meet location later in the afternoon and was subsequently arrested by members of the Criminal Investigation Division / Traffic Division who were staged in the area before the individual’s arrival.  The male admitted to his involvement in the criminal activity during a subsequent interview with detectives. 

Arrest information:

Mr. Joshua Morgan Howlett, age: 25 of Roswell, Ga. was arrested and charged with Aggravated Child Molestation, Criminal Attempt to commit Child Molestation, Criminal Attempt to commit Statutory Rape, Enticing a Child for Indecent Purposes and Sodomy.

Chief of Police Mark J. Mitchell stated, “I am extremely grateful for the hard work and efforts of our Detectives in this case.  Their diligence ensured the arrest of this individual which brings resolution to this criminal act and furthers our efforts to improve the quality of life and safety for the children in our community.” 

Shoe Store Burglary

 On Monday January 4, 2016 at approximately 1:40 AM, Officers responded to an alarm call at Off Broadway Shoes located at 1810 Cumming Highway Suite 830.  Officers arrived and discovered a brick had been thrown through the glass front door and shoe boxes on the sidewalk.  It appears at this time the only items taken during the burglary were boots and shoes.

Canton Detectives are actively investigating this case and are working with the Cobb County Police Department in an effort to see if this crime is connected with a burglary that occurred at the Off Broadway Shoes during the same time frame in Kennesaw, Ga.

Detectives are asking anyone that may have information regarding this case to contact the Canton Police Department at 770-720-4883

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