On
Sunday, July 9, 2023, just after 7:50 A.M., Canton Officers responded to the
report of multiple Entering Auto incidents that occurred in the Cherokee
Overlook Subdivision and the Laurels of Greenwood Apartments, off Hickory Flat
Highway. An additional incident was reported in the Park Village Subdivision
off Fate Conn Road. Currently, twenty-six (26) Entering Auto reports have been
filed.
Canton
Detectives were requested to the scene and the initial investigation revealed vehicles
were entered by force or due to them being left unlocked. Access to review the
victim’s and neighbor’s video camera footage was provided. Detectives located
blood inside several vehicles which was collected for evidence. A witness provided
they observed a red in color passenger vehicle leaving the area, after
awakening to the sound of a car alarm.
At
approximately 2:00 P.M., Canton Officers responded to a suspicious situation at
1550 Riverstone Parkway, where they located a male and a female unconscious
inside a red in color passenger vehicle that was parked in the parking lot. Through
their investigation, the female and male juvenile were detained after officers observed
blood inside the vehicle and numerous stolen items in plain view. While
detaining the male juvenile, a stolen firearm was located in his possession. The female received medical
attention on scene for a small laceration on her hand. It was determined the
adult female was the stepmother of the male juvenile.
Canton
Detectives responded to the scene, where they interviewed both individuals. A
search warrant for the vehicle was obtained. While searching the vehicle numerous
stolen items related to the Entering Auto incidents were located.
The
female, Brianna Rogers, of Canton, was arrested and is being held at the
Cherokee County Detention Center where she is being charged with twenty-six (26) counts of Entering Auto (Felony), and one (1) count of Possession of a Firearm
by a Convicted Felon (Felony).
The
male juvenile is being charged with twenty-six (26) counts of Entering Auto
(Felony) and one (1) count of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of
a Felony (Felony). The Department of Juvenile Justice released the male juvenile to his biological mother, pending court proceedings.
This investigation is still active, and there are additional charges pending. We will provide more information when it is available. Citizens with any information regarding these investigations are urged to call 911, or the Police Department at 770-720-4883.
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