Double Homicide Investigation Update

UPDATE: Police Detectives have arrested and charged a Mr. Jeremy Ulysses Zellous age: 29 of Marietta, GA., with Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, False Statements and tampering with evidence as a result of this investigation.

Other persons arrested during the inquiry are a Mr. Brody Samples age: 23 of Ball Ground, GA., who has been charged with Violation of Bond through Pickens County and a Mr. Joe Goldback age: 35 of Jasper, GA., who has been charged with Obstruction of an Officer.

Facts surrounding the case: 

•  We know this was not a random shooting because the individuals involved knew each other. 

•  The shooting occurred after a confrontation involving two (2) opposing groups. 

•  Was this drug related? Was this gang related? We are still working to answer these questions before we can relay the exact motive in this crime. 

•  This is an extremely complex investigation with multiple people involved. Detectives continue to work to identify individuals who fired weapons during the incident. 

•  Are the individuals arrested persons of interest in this case? Yes 

•  Crime Scene Investigators collected over seventy (70) rounds that were fired the night of the crime.  

•  Additional arrests are imminent in this investigation. 

•  Officers will continue to extra patrol and maintain a committed presence in the area of Crisler St. in an effort to ensure the safety and security of the neighborhood’s residents and those who attend the three (3) churches in the community. 

Again, the Police Department asks anyone who knows anything about this double homicide to call 911 or call the agency main number at 770-720-4883.

This continues to be an active investigation and more information / updates will be released when available.

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Previous Press Release:

Officers, Detectives and Cherokee Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigators have completed processing the shooting scene on Crisler Street. Detectives are actively in the field working leads in this case and continuing to conduct additional interviews in an effort to identify suspects and learn the motive behind this violent crime. The victim who was transported to Kennestone Hospital sustained non-life threatening injuries.  

The two (2) victims killed in the shooting are a Mr. William Kendrick Randall age: 23 of Canton, Ga. and a Mr. Tony Samples age: 26 of Ballground, Ga.

The Police Department continues to request anyone who knows anything about this double homicide to call 911 or call the agency main number at 770-720-4883.  

This is an active investigation and more information / updates will be released when available.

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On Sunday, June 25, 2017 at approximately 11:20 pm, Officers were dispatched to the report of multiple gunshots in the area of Crisler Street. As Officers responded, there was another call to Emergency Dispatch advising several persons had been shot and seriously injured. When units arrived, they discovered a male deceased in a grassy area adjacent to Crisler Street and another male wounded at a residence off Jefferson Circle. At the same time, an additional individual who had also been shot was located in a vehicle near the area and subsequently died as he was being transported to the hospital.

Currently, Officers, Detectives and members of the Cherokee Sheriff's Office Crime Scene Unit are actively working the homicide scene to collect witness statements and evidence in an effort to piece together what occurred. Detectives are also working to identify a motive and suspect(s) in this violent crime. The Police Department strongly urges anyone who knows anything about this double homicide to call 911 or call the agency main number at 770-720-4883.

This is an active investigation and more information / updates will be released when available.

Life Saving Efforts

On Monday, June 26, 2017 at 9:08 pm, Officer Danny Mendoza noticed a pickup truck with its hazard lights on the side of the road near Exit 19 on I-575 Southbound. Officer Mendoza pulled over to see if he could assist the driver and found the passenger door open with a male unconscious on the ground and a female unresponsive sitting in the passenger seat. Officer Mendoza recognized both individuals exhibited signs they were suffering from a drug overdose and began CPR on the female while an unknown "Good Samaritan" checked for a pulse and cleared the airway of the unconscious male.

Corporal Tiffany Cromer arrived on scene along with two (2) Cherokee Sheriff's Deputies, Lt. David Barone and Deputy Joe Testa. Officers and Deputies began CPR and administered NARCAN to the unresponsive male and female.

Because of the efforts of Officer Mendoza, Cpl. Cromer, Lt. Baron, and Deputy Testa with the aid of NARCAN and CPR, both individuals were revived and transported to Northside Cherokee Hospital where they survived and were treated. This incident has been forwarded to the Police Department's Awards Board in an effort for these Law Enforcement Officers and Good Samaritan to be recognized for a “Life Saving Award” at an upcoming City Council Meeting.

Chief Mark J. Mitchell states, "We are extremely proud of our Officers, Cherokee Sheriff's Deputies and Citizen who quickly worked together as a team to save the lives of these individuals." We are all in this together when it comes to serving our community."

Canton Police are asking for the Community’s help in identifying the Good Samaritan who participated in these lifesaving efforts. If you can help us locate the pictured individual please contact the Canton Police Department at 770-720-4883.

Double Homicide Investigation Update

UPDATE: Police Detectives have arrested and charged a Mr. Jeremy Ulysses Zellous age: 29 of Marietta, GA., with Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, False Statements and tampering with evidence as a result of this investigation.

Other persons arrested during the inquiry are a Mr. Brody Samples age: 23 of Ball Ground, GA., who has been charged with Violation of Bond through Pickens County and a Mr. Joe Goldback age: 35 of Jasper, GA., who has been charged with Obstruction of an Officer.

Facts surrounding the case:

•  We know this was not a random shooting because the individuals involved knew each other. 

•  The shooting occurred after a confrontation involving two (2) opposing groups. 

•  Was this drug related? Was this gang related? We are still working to answer these questions before we can relay the exact motive in this crime. 

•  This is an extremely complex investigation with multiple people involved. Detectives continue to work to identify individuals who fired weapons during the incident. 

•  Are the individuals arrested persons of interest in this case? Yes 

•  Crime Scene Investigators collected over seventy (70) rounds that were fired the night of the crime.  

•  Additional arrests are imminent in this investigation. 

•  Officers will continue to extra patrol and maintain a committed presence in the area of Crisler St. in an effort to ensure the safety and security of the neighborhood’s residents and those who attend the three (3) churches in the community. 

Again, the Police Department asks anyone who knows anything about this double homicide to call 911 or call the agency main number at 770-720-4883.

This continues to be an active investigation and more information / updates will be released when available.

Previous Press Release: 

Officers, Detectives and Cherokee Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigators have completed processing the shooting scene on Crisler Street. Detectives are actively in the field working leads in this case and continuing to conduct additional interviews in an effort to identify suspects and learn the motive behind this violent crime. The victim who was transported to Kennestone Hospital sustained non-life threatening injuries.  

The two (2) victims killed in the shooting are a Mr. William Kendrick Randall age: 23 of Canton, Ga. and a Mr. Tony Samples age: 26 of Ballground, Ga.

The Police Department continues to request anyone who knows anything about this double homicide to call 911 or call the agency main number at 770-720-4883.  

This is an active investigation and more information / updates will be released when available.

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On Sunday, June 25, 2017 at approximately 11:20 pm, Officers were dispatched to the report of multiple gunshots in the area of Crisler Street. As Officers responded, there was another call to Emergency Dispatch advising several persons had been shot and seriously injured. When units arrived, they discovered a male deceased in a grassy area adjacent to Crisler Street and another male wounded at a residence off Jefferson Circle. At the same time, an additional individual who had also been shot was located in a vehicle near the area and subsequently died as he was being transported to the hospital.

Currently, Officers, Detectives and members of the Cherokee Sheriff's Office Crime Scene Unit are actively working the homicide scene to collect witness statements and evidence in an effort to piece together what occurred. Detectives are also working to identify a motive and suspect(s) in this violent crime. The Police Department strongly urges anyone who knows anything about this double homicide to call 911 or call the agency main number at 770-720-4883.

This is an active investigation and more information / updates will be released when available.

Coffee with a Cop

The Police Department’s next Coffee with a Cop community event will be held on Friday, June 9, 2017 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm., at Starbucks located at 1353 Riverstone Parkway #110, Canton, Ga. This on-going outreach allows Officers and citizens to connect, engage, problem solve and build important trusting relationships which are vital to improving the quality of life for everyone in the community.

Chief Mark J. Mitchell stated, “We strongly believe Coffee with a Cop is one of the most important monthly activities we are involved in which is essential to us connecting with the citizens we serve. Our organizational attitude, mindset and philosophy is to build a foundation of trust with each segment of our community and diligently grow a very positive culture between our hard working department and this great City.” 

Chief Mitchell said, “I want to thank our citizens for their support and feedback which greatly assists us in providing better police services and also “humanizes the badge” to both adults and children. Our hope is that our citizens will see we truly care about them, their quality of life, their safety and what goes on in our City.”

Chief Mitchell added, “I would like to thank Starbucks and their management team for inviting us to be a part of such an important community event.”    

Assault Investigation

June 5, 2017, Aggravated Battery Update:

Canton Detectives secured warrants and have made two (2) arrests in connection to the Aggravated Battery case that occurred on June 1, 2017 at the Alexander Ridge Apartments.

Arrested Individuals:

On June 2, 2017, Monique Motley (17 yrs. old) of Canton, Ga.

On June 5, 2017, Terrell Williams (18 yrs. old) of Norcross, Ga.

Previous Press Release:

Thursday, June 1, 2017

On Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at approximately 10:38 PM, Officers responded to a fight in progress involving a knife at Alexander Ridge Apartments (400 Alexander Ridge, Canton GA). When Officers arrived on scene, they discovered there had been some type of physical altercation and as a result, a female had sustained a laceration to the forearm, and trauma to her jaw and head area. The injured person was transported to the hospital from her injures at that time. Officers and Police Detectives gathered witness statements and additional evidence which assisted in the identification of a suspect. Detectives are actively searching for this individual and will be seeking charges for the assault on the female.The seriousness of the assault charges will depend on the severity of the injuries to the female victim in this case.             

This incident is still under investigation as to exactly what occurred and the cause of the altercation.There may be arrests of additional suspects in this case as Detectives move further into this investigation. More information will be released when available.