On April 7, 2023, at approximately 9:24 A.M., Canton Police Officers arrested an individual responsible for seven entering auto incidents that occurred in the City of Canton, Georgia, alone. The individual, James Norton, of Canton, Georgia was apprehended by our officers after a brief foot pursuit and charged with multiple counts of Entering Auto and traffic-related charges.
The
investigation began on March 30, 2023, after officers responded to Bill Holt
Mitsubishi where it was reported three entering autos had occurred. The following
day, March 31, 2023, officers responded to River Walk Court, where three
entering autos were reported. Lastly, on April 3, 2023, officers responded to
Publix at Laurel Canyon, where one additional entering auto was reported.
Canton
Detectives began investigating and quickly identified the suspect’s motorcycle
with the utilization of camera footage from Bill Holt Mitsubishi and our flock cameras
located in that general area. It was also determined that the suspect was
targeting vehicles possessing work tools of high value.
Through this
investigation, Canton Detectives located stolen property that was connected to
an additional entering auto that occurred in Ball Ground, Georgia. We would
like to thank the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in the
arrest of this individual.
(7) counts
of Entering Auto (Felony- O.C.G.A 16-8-18)
(2) counts
of Failure to Yield to Right of Way to Emergency Vehicle (Misdemeanor- O.C.G.A
40-6-74)
(2) counts
of Reckless Driving (Misdemeanor- O.C.G.A 40-6-390)
(2) counts
of Improper/Erratic Lane Change (Misdemeanor- O.C.G.A 40-6-48)
(1) count of
No Proof of Insurance (Misdemeanor- O.C.G.A 40-6-11)
(1) Count of
Driving While License Suspended (Misdemeanor- O.C.G.A 40-5-121)
This investigation is ongoing and no further details will be released at this time. If you have any information related to these incidents, please contact the Canton Police Department at (770) 720-4883.
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