Monday, March 19, 2018

Law Enforcement Investigate Possible Kidnapping

Update (8:00 AM)
After further investigation, Detectives have determined Ms. Britney Young was not kidnapped from her residence as initially indicated upon Officers arrival. Detectives are still working to determine exactly what occurred, but have established enough evidence to charge Calvin Elliott with Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police Officer (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-395). He also had an outstanding warrant for Failure to Appear from Bartow County. Ms. Britney Young was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine (O.C.G.A. § 16-13-30) and Possession of Drug Related Objects (O.C.G.A. § 16-13-32).

Update (5:00 AM)
Officers have located Ms. Britney Young in Canton and she is safe at this time.  In addition, Detectives along with the GBI have taken Mr. Calvin Elliott into custody at a residence in Pickens County.  


Detectives are working to see exactly what happened in this incident and more will be released when available to include information in reference to pending charges for Calvin Elliott.


Previous Release:
Just after 11:00 pm., on Sunday, March 18, 2018, Officers were dispatched to the report of a burglary in progress at 306 Tiffany Lane.  The female caller advised an ex-boyfriend was attempting to forcibly enter her apartment.  As an Officer arrived at the complex, he observed a black in color vehicle quickly leaving the area and attempted to stop the car but the vehicle fled the scene.  Not knowing if the 911 caller was in the car or not, units attempted to make contact with the complainant at her residence and discovered she was not there.  At this time, attempts to locate the female have been unsuccessful and it appears a Ms. Brittany Young age: 29 was taken by her ex-boyfriend a Mr. Calvin Elliott age: 32.  Both individuals are believed to be traveling in a 2007 Black Acura TL tag # RHC9353.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has been requested to assist with this active investigation.  Anyone with information about this incident is strongly urged to call 911 or the Police Department's main number at 770-720-4883.             

More information will be released when available. 

Brittany Young