Entering Auto Investigation

The pictured individual is wanted for questioning regarding an entering auto that occurred on August 26, 2017 between midnight and 7:00 am in the River Green Subdivision.

The suspect used a brick to attempt to gain access to the cab of a government vehicle. The suspect was then able to gain entry through the hard shell cover over the truck bed and stole the Agents tactical vest with "Federal Agent" marked on the front and a medical trauma kit that was attached to the vest.

If anyone recognizes or can identify the individual please contact the Canton Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 770-720-4883.

There is a $250 reward being offered by the victim that leads to an arrest, conviction and the recovery of stolen property.

*No weapons or credentials were taken.*

New Canton Police Patrol Zones

Today, the Police Department implemented a new Zone / Beat operational system for Officers to utilize during their patrols of the City. The old system featured four (4) Patrol Zones for the nearly fourteen and a half (14.5) square miles of Canton.

The updated Patrol Zones will feature three (3) areas.

Zone (1) will be the area north of Etowah River and Riverstone Parkway;

Zone (2) will be the area south of Etowah River which includes Marietta Hwy and Hickory Flat Highway south to Exit 14 at 1-575;

Zone (3) will be the area covering downtown to include Cumming Hwy, Canton Marketplace and Northside Hospital – Cherokee.

As the agency works to add more Officers in the future, the plan is to separate the newly formatted zones into Patrol Beats. This will give Officers a smaller area to cover as it relates to calls for service, proactive efforts, community engagement and crime prevention. The agency will assess the new system over a ninety (90) day period in order to make additional adjustments if needed.

Police Chief Mark J. Mitchell stated, "We strongly believe this new arrangement of Zones and Beats has many benefits for the community and our department. The goal behind the design is to afford us the opportunity to be closer to calls for service and for our Officers to be seen more in all of the areas of our Community for strengthened citizen engagement and crime reduction. Additionally, our staff has researched our calls for service and their locations over the past year, this is an adjustment to meet those needs which will help us better serve our Community."

Chief Mitchell added, "I would like to thank the Supervisors and Officers in the agency who came up with the idea and the work they provided toward this new and improved Patrol initiative. I also want to thank the Cherokee Emergency 911 Center and their staff for their assistance with this new format.”

Please see the attached New Patrol Zone Map

Zone (1) shaded in light blue.

Zone (2) shaded in purple.

Zone (3) shaded in yellow.

Burglary Update - Suspect in Custody

Burglary Suspect, Andy Lee Bradley, has been located and is in custody at this time. 

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Previous Press Release August 14, 2017: Burglary Update - Suspect Identified

Police Detectives have identified the man wanted in connection to a Burglary that occurred at the business of Canton Nails (535 Riverstone Pkwy #107, Canton, GA). The incident happened during the early morning hours of August 8, 2017. A Burglary warrant has been issued for the suspect in the case, Andy Lee Bradley age: 27 of Canton, GA.

Citizens who know the whereabouts of Andy Lee Bradley or have any additional information in reference to this case, are urged to call 911, the Canton Police Department at 770-720-4883 or e-mail Detective Kyle Smith -kyle.smith@cantonga.gov

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Previous Press Release: Friday, August 11, 2017

Burglary Suspect

The person pictured is wanted for questioning in reference to a Burglary that occurred at the business of Canton Nails (535 Riverstone Pkwy #107, Canton GA). The incident happened during the early morning hours of August 8, 2017. If anyone recognizes or can identify the individual pictured, please contact the Canton Police Department. " 770-720-4883 or kyle.smith@cantonga.gov

Coffee with a Cop

The Police Department’s next Coffee with a Cop community event will be held on Friday, August 25, 2017 from 8:00 - 10:00 am., at the Dunkin Donuts located at 121 Marietta Highway, 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 Dunkin Donuts and their management team for inviting us to be a part of such an important community event.”

Burglary Suspect

The person pictured is wanted for questioning in reference to a Burglary that occurred at the business of Canton Nails (535 Riverstone Pkwy #107, Canton GA). The incident happened during the early morning hours of August 8, 2017. If anyone recognizes or can identify the individual pictured, please contact the Canton Police Department. " 770-720-4883 or kyle.smith@cantonga.gov

Kay’s Jewelry Fraud - Arrest

On Monday, July 31, 2017, just before noon, officers were dispatched to the report of a male attempting to fraudulently purchase jewelry at the Kay Jewelers located in the Canton Market Place Shopping Center. As a Police Lieutenant arrived on scene, he made contact with the suspicious individual in the store. As the supervisor attempted to speak with the man, the suspect fled on foot and, after a brief foot chase, the individual was located in a section of woods between the rear of the IHOP restaurant and Interstate 575.

Further investigation by Police Detectives revealed the suspect, Mr. Joseph Vanucci age: 44 of Miami, Florida, was in the store attempting to purchase over $5,000.00 worth of jewelry by using a victim’s account and a fraudulent out of state driver’s license. He is suspected of making a similar purchase the day prior in Nashville, Tennessee and may be part of a larger fraud ring out of Florida.

If anyone has any information regarding this individual, this crime or others involving this person, they are asked to contact the Police Department at 770-720-4883, call 911 or send us an e-mail at pdinfo@cantonga.gov.

Mr Vanucci has been charged as follows:

Theft by Deception (F)

Obstruction of an Officer (M)

Fraudulent Driver’s License or Identification Card