Suspect Located and Arrested after Domestic Dispute

At approximately 5:45 PM, Tuesday, November 12, 2019, Canton Officers responded to a domestic dispute at the 4000 building of River Ridge Apartments. Officers discovered a female victim at the scene who had fled her apartment from the suspect, her boyfriend, Joseph Evely.  It was determined during the investigation Mr. Evely had assaulted the victim in their apartment.  Officers were unable to make contact with the suspect who was reported to be in the apartment armed with a handgun.

The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office assisted by deploying their SWAT and Negotiation Team.  After obtaining a warrant for the arrest of Mr. Evely, SWAT made entry into the apartment and found it to be unoccupied. 

Several hours later Canton Officers were able to locate and arrest Mr. Evely at the apartment complex without incident.

Joseph L. Evely, 19 yrs. old of Canton, Ga. is being charged with the violation of O.C.G.A 16-11-37 Terroristic Threats and Acts (Felony) the violation of 16-53.1(a) Battery F.V.A (Misdemeanor) with other charges pending.