tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16694126456763689942024-03-09T21:47:12.182-05:00Canton Police NewsroomAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07642998081832351164noreply@blogger.comBlogger313125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669412645676368994.post-9330343483116360992023-09-22T16:27:00.002-04:002023-09-22T16:27:43.129-04:00Canton Police Make Arrests in Shoplifting Investigations<p> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Canton
Police Officers arrest two females for charges stemming from multiple
shoplifting investigations within Cherokee County.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">On August 9,
2023, at 4:09 P.M., Officers responded to 120 Prominence Point Parkway, in
reference to a shoplifting that occurred on August 7, 2023. It was reported two
females entered the store and stole over $4,000 in cosmetic merchandise from
the business. Officers were given access to the business's surveillance footage
which provided them with a limited description of the female suspects and a
description of a blue minivan they were observed to be traveling in. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">On September
20, 2023, at 11:10 A.M., Canton Officers responded to 129 Marietta Highway, due
to a shoplifting incident that just occurred. It was reported the two females
entered the store and stole over $400 worth of cosmetic merchandise. A Canton
Officer who responded to the scene obtained a description of the
suspect's vehicle being a blue minivan and provided the information to other
officers responding. While en route, a Canton Officer observed the blue minivan
parked on North Street in downtown Canton. He observed the two females exiting
the vehicle and detained the females for further investigation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Canton
Detectives responded to the scene and the females were taken to the Canton
Police Department where interviews were conducted. A search warrant for the
vehicle was obtained. While searching the vehicle numerous stolen items related
to the shoplifting incidents were recovered, along with other possible stolen
items from incidents that occurred within Cherokee County. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The two
females are suspects in multiple shoplifting cases within Cherokee County and
across the State of Georgia. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Mila
Serdaru, 20 years of age, of Kennesaw, Georgia, was arrested and transported to
Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Adult Detention Center, due to having active
Theft by Shoplifting warrants through their agency. Canton Officers secured
warrants for one (1) count of Theft by Shoplifting (Felony), one (1) count of
Theft by Shoplifting (Misdemeanor), and one (1) count of Giving False Name and
Date of Birth (Misdemeanor) for the female.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Evelina
Velcu, 25 years of age, of Acworth, Georgia, was arrested and transported to
the Cherokee County Detention Center where she was able to post bond. She is
being charged with one (1) count of Theft by Shoplifting (Felony) and one (1)
count of Theft by Shoplifting (Misdemeanor).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Further
charges are pending at this time. This is an active investigation and further
details will be provided when available. If anyone has information, please
contact the Canton Police Department at (770) 720-4883<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhadLIXf6WcV1u4SQRVZbpnQrA5BqaKHONnHy1Kqj0slVzxQoV6DfAihOsUafLssfJ2RRz--lG0Ql9F11MRCpYPFsuVSfZIQ5m3s9umvQtP5vvEOTjeWHLlInNVKi8Ne_GG8MUPwCQEXU_L8QxGCSVRj-bbgiMzh2o-efh6EN2_4IJf3MYjLY6WRV2rYLf3/s1080/My%20project%20(8).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhadLIXf6WcV1u4SQRVZbpnQrA5BqaKHONnHy1Kqj0slVzxQoV6DfAihOsUafLssfJ2RRz--lG0Ql9F11MRCpYPFsuVSfZIQ5m3s9umvQtP5vvEOTjeWHLlInNVKi8Ne_GG8MUPwCQEXU_L8QxGCSVRj-bbgiMzh2o-efh6EN2_4IJf3MYjLY6WRV2rYLf3/s320/My%20project%20(8).png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span><p></p>Tiffanie Cromerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01651126542599236493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669412645676368994.post-11756170986615612322023-09-07T14:43:00.002-04:002023-09-07T14:53:23.679-04:00Canton Police Make Arrest in Fatal Collision <p><br /> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">On September
1, 2023, at approximately 6:15 A.M., Canton Officers responded to an accident
with entrapment on Hickory Flat Highway at its intersection with I-575 Northbound on-ramp.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">When
officers arrived on the scene, they observed a Ford truck and a Jeep Wrangler near
the intersection, both with extensive damage. Officers made contact with both
drivers and all occupants to assess injuries. Two occupants from the Jeep
Wrangler were entrapped and were extracted by Cherokee Fire and Emergency
Services. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">The driver
of the Jeep Wrangler, Walter Gaspar, of Canton, Georgia, and the front
passenger, Alejandro Ramirez both suffered serious injuries and were
transported to a local hospital to receive medical treatment. The rear
passenger, Juan Lorenzo, suffered life-threatening injuries and was also
transported to a local hospital to receive medical treatment. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">The driver
of the Ford truck, Castro Xquin, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, and three other
occupants were treated and released on the scene. The rear middle passenger,
Sebastion Mendez, suffered minor injuries and was transported to a local
hospital to receive medical treatment. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">The initial
on-scene investigation revealed the Ford truck was traveling West on Hickory
Flat Highway, while the Jeep Wrangler began attempting to turn left from the left
turn lane onto the I-575 Northbound on ramp. It was determined through witness
testimony that the driver of the Jeep Wrangler failed to yield while turning, causing
the Ford truck to strike the passenger side of the Jeep Wrangler. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">On September
2, 2023, Officers were notified by the Cherokee County Coroner’s Office that
the rear passenger of the Jeep Wrangler, Juan Lorenzo succumbed to his
injuries. Juan Lorenzo’s family has been notified.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">The driver
of the Jeep Wrangler, Walter Gaspar was taken into custody and is being held at
the Cherokee County Detention Center where he’s being charged with the
following:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Failure to
Obey Traffic Control Devices (O.C.G.A. 40-6-20) (One (1) count, Misdemeanor)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Driving Without
a Valid License (O.C.G.A. 40-5-20) (One (1) count, Misdemeanor)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Homicide by
Vehicle -2<sup>nd</sup> Degree (O.C.G.A. 40-6-393) (One (1) count, Misdemeanor)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">This
accident is still under further investigation. If anyone has any information,
please contact the Canton Police Department at (770) 720-4883.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxOWS4wcn3IxGCAlW3eD5EStnJxqwhzAmO_kzLutN83nnW5qhFYdAbIY_Gdowlqzr2AImxG-qhqKkOhq1fLSpOVdenO_UStcsHJ3cSmO-94SZB6UMjcldyHHaC2KawjxZ92jmq_hcFTuivtG8ajhBvb1fpTaJUpN0PTQF8flrBo6mM-KPeW1ntbDNbW55K/s1080/My%20project-1%20(82).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxOWS4wcn3IxGCAlW3eD5EStnJxqwhzAmO_kzLutN83nnW5qhFYdAbIY_Gdowlqzr2AImxG-qhqKkOhq1fLSpOVdenO_UStcsHJ3cSmO-94SZB6UMjcldyHHaC2KawjxZ92jmq_hcFTuivtG8ajhBvb1fpTaJUpN0PTQF8flrBo6mM-KPeW1ntbDNbW55K/s320/My%20project-1%20(82).jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p>Tiffanie Cromerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01651126542599236493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669412645676368994.post-53210919009034968702023-07-13T13:16:00.001-04:002023-07-13T13:16:59.659-04:00Canton Police Arrest Entering Auto Suspects<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">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. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">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.</span><span style="line-height: 107%;"> 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.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">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. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">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). <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">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. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p>
<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">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.</span></span></p><p><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFPBWqJ0kIW7P06tTsrdYlHqVkZOOyrHfohL2B7hWOE6Eka-XSDF8alz463FH9eKz2mAiwuB4OdRnWejSWy802MDbY3jsLHIgKSI-LlEMGA4IHU2gFYvBDjS9H0ipPLUVAR31Lt67NWEcYLB0gsmde1b9u5WBOf2sWpFWqaOIjTkfFrDyXHjlDfBDVEFf_/s1080/My%20project-1%20(82).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFPBWqJ0kIW7P06tTsrdYlHqVkZOOyrHfohL2B7hWOE6Eka-XSDF8alz463FH9eKz2mAiwuB4OdRnWejSWy802MDbY3jsLHIgKSI-LlEMGA4IHU2gFYvBDjS9H0ipPLUVAR31Lt67NWEcYLB0gsmde1b9u5WBOf2sWpFWqaOIjTkfFrDyXHjlDfBDVEFf_/s320/My%20project-1%20(82).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><div><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></div>Tiffanie Cromerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01651126542599236493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669412645676368994.post-176753606474308532023-05-04T08:09:00.000-04:002023-05-04T08:09:17.869-04:00Canton Police Department Investigate Fatality Accident<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">The Canton
Police Department is currently investigating a fatality accident, where a
pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. The accident occurred on Marietta Highway, South of Herndon Lane, on May 2, 2023, at 9:40 P.M.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Officers
arrived on the scene and made contact with all parties involved. The initial
investigation revealed the pedestrian was standing in the roadway on Marietta
Highway and was struck by a silver Ford truck.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">The
pedestrian, identified as Luis Tercero Loarca, of Canton, Georgia succumbed to
his injuries on scene. Mr. Tercero Loarca’s family has been notified. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">The driver,
Guel Socorro, of Canton, Georgia, did not sustain injuries during the accident.
Damage to the vehicle has been reported as moderate.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p>
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">This is an
active investigation and further information will be provided when available.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzR1Z5ymGwLVCw7XLbLwaaGlCnWsSdFuKOie-RvD7hV60HoMz-LxXQHw3bRA5j4KU-4uVEnjvF6SOLEwq6v3V0gok8gXDV4LB1BI1ppdYe66gKseOpNvNdAiDwiF4dnCTXbloutJvabg4bxLOO5WisH7hJiZj_WMdaAKDVMrP406cbCTywIsRScU_DKA/s1080/My%20project-1%20(82).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzR1Z5ymGwLVCw7XLbLwaaGlCnWsSdFuKOie-RvD7hV60HoMz-LxXQHw3bRA5j4KU-4uVEnjvF6SOLEwq6v3V0gok8gXDV4LB1BI1ppdYe66gKseOpNvNdAiDwiF4dnCTXbloutJvabg4bxLOO5WisH7hJiZj_WMdaAKDVMrP406cbCTywIsRScU_DKA/s320/My%20project-1%20(82).jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><p></p>Tiffanie Cromerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01651126542599236493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669412645676368994.post-58202694922145532812023-04-12T14:19:00.000-04:002023-04-12T14:19:35.504-04:00Canton Police Arrest Entering Auto Suspect<p> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">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.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; text-align: left;">The traffic
charges stemmed from two attempted traffic stops that were performed on the
motorcycle by our agency on April 6, and April 7, 2023, with the second stop
leading to his arrest. The suspect is currently being held at the Cherokee
County Adult Detention Center and is being charged with the following:</span></div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">(7) counts
of Entering Auto (Felony- O.C.G.A 16-8-18)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">(2) counts
of Failure to Yield to Right of Way to Emergency Vehicle (Misdemeanor- O.C.G.A
40-6-74)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">(2) counts
of Reckless Driving (Misdemeanor- O.C.G.A 40-6-390)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">(2) counts
of Improper/Erratic Lane Change (Misdemeanor- O.C.G.A 40-6-48)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">(1) count of
No Proof of Insurance (Misdemeanor- O.C.G.A 40-6-11)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">(1) Count of
Driving While License Suspended (Misdemeanor- O.C.G.A 40-5-121)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">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.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMEkf6xfk9lP1mh5kXj5Y_xioPQVV-nMfj78TdwO0ZmHx7yOzQvZhZo7O5vjNxHyOMgNaIrOnRWcgfBJTtyYyx5Q2Pf3ILX4er42kFQW88UswOPm4qILwufR7vgv-qS3QFN7xZLqQKYdNYOSF2F8VGaXxpqMvaM1xZ3LyJPrzika7umMQpswLlIucBlw/s1080/My%20project-1%20(82).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMEkf6xfk9lP1mh5kXj5Y_xioPQVV-nMfj78TdwO0ZmHx7yOzQvZhZo7O5vjNxHyOMgNaIrOnRWcgfBJTtyYyx5Q2Pf3ILX4er42kFQW88UswOPm4qILwufR7vgv-qS3QFN7xZLqQKYdNYOSF2F8VGaXxpqMvaM1xZ3LyJPrzika7umMQpswLlIucBlw/s320/My%20project-1%20(82).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>Tiffanie Cromerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01651126542599236493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669412645676368994.post-67516655231158074482023-03-20T14:55:00.005-04:002023-04-24T12:14:31.318-04:00Canton Police Department Investigate Fatality Accident<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Press Release Update April 24, 2023, at 12:20 P.M.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">The Canton Police Department secured warrants for Kevin Phyfe, in
connection with the fatal car accident that occurred on I-575 this past March.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Kevin Phyfe, of Marietta, Georgia was taken into custody on April
21, 2023, and was released on bond the next day. Mr. Phyfe is being charged
with the following:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Reckless Driving (O.C.G.A. 40-6-390, Misdemeanor) (1 count)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol (O.C.G.A.
40-6-391, Misdemeanor) (1 count)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Driving on the Wrong Side of the Roadway (O.C.G.A. 40-6-40,
Misdemeanor) (1 count)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Serious Injury by Vehicle (O.C.G.A. 40-6-394, Felony) (1 count)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Homicide by Vehicle in the 1<sup>st</sup> Degree (O.C.G.A.
40-6-393, Felony) (1 count)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">The driver of the blue sedan, Cabrera Sylvestre was released from
the hospital shortly after the accident and is recovering at home.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">The accident is still under further investigation. If anyone has
any information, please contact the Canton Police Department at (770) 720-
4883.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">_______________________________________________________</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light", sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">On
March 18, 2023, at approximately 5:24 P.M., Canton Police Officers were
dispatched to a fatality accident on Interstate 575 Northbound just South of
the Riverstone Parkway Northbound off-ramp.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light", sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">When
officers arrived on the scene, they observed a white Chevrolet Silverado truck
on the Northbound off-ramp and a blue Honda Accord sedan in the right
Northbound lane, both with extensive damage. The initial on-scene investigation
revealed the white truck was traveling South on the Northbound off-ramp when it
struck the blue sedan, head-on.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light", sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Officers
made contact with the driver and occupant of the blue sedan. The driver Cabrera
Sylvestre, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, suffered serious injuries and was
transported to a nearby hospital to receive medical attention. The occupant,
Sebastian Alonzo Domingo of Ellijay, Georgia, suffered life-threatening
injuries and was pronounced deceased on the scene. The driver of the white
truck, Kevin Phyfe, of Marietta, Georgia, suffered serious injuries and was
transported to a nearby hospital to receive medical attention.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light", sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">The
accident is currently under investigation and an update will be provided when
more information is made available. If anyone has any information
regarding this case, please contact (770) 720-4883.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 106%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiepKyZtpDozaKn4Ph5UgcL40SFXpEjrVr_llMM9TCb1AztCapVRG1iEf-uq3ENfZAF_22_Kx1cLURbN3Dnb8muNp4akNwoT9BGofx81ucFnTuDqF-4lb5c89a7gYbshPwHlXnKRIN7axKm0C_U6XhrpJKmcVo8ged5DqPAFiTfHOf4be_lon1zUCSxWA/s1080/My%20project-1%20(82).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiepKyZtpDozaKn4Ph5UgcL40SFXpEjrVr_llMM9TCb1AztCapVRG1iEf-uq3ENfZAF_22_Kx1cLURbN3Dnb8muNp4akNwoT9BGofx81ucFnTuDqF-4lb5c89a7gYbshPwHlXnKRIN7axKm0C_U6XhrpJKmcVo8ged5DqPAFiTfHOf4be_lon1zUCSxWA/s320/My%20project-1%20(82).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p>Tiffanie Cromerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01651126542599236493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669412645676368994.post-24190221708121503072023-02-23T13:01:00.005-05:002023-02-23T13:38:09.573-05:00Suspect Arrested in Oakside Drive Shooting<p style="text-align: left;"></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">On February 22, 2023, at approximately 12:59 P.M., Canton Police Department responded to a firearm discharge call, in the area of Hickory Knoll Drive and Oakside Drive.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Officers arrived on the scene and located two male victims inside a vehicle, at the above-stated intersection. One victim, a 17-year-old male suffered a gunshot wound to his pelvis. He was transported to a local hospital and is in stable condition. The second victim, a 15-year-old male suffered lacerations to his left arm and received medical treatment at a local hospital.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Canton Police Detectives responded to the scene and after further investigation, were able to identify the shooter as 18-year-old, Jacob Garcia, from Canton, Georgia. At 7:10 P.M., Jacob Garcia was arrested at his residence located at 601 Hospital Road, without incident. Garcia was transported to the Cherokee County Detention Center, where he is currently being charged with the following:</span></p><p></p><span style="font-size: large;">Two (2) counts of Aggravated Assault with a deadly weapon (O.C.G.A 16-5-21 (a)(2) - Felony)<br />One (1) count of Possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of a felony (O.C.G.A 16-11-106 - Felony).</span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />This investigation remains active, and more details will be provided when made available. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Canton Police Department at (770) 720- 4883.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk7lllqYKt_slRa42np0w5JBa58BWO7p4z8gcZUIhYvNjDqjclx73YMUB32JfHgq3pHzvxBl7TrP9UnHdyHMECKk8Me2ahbAEZe8HGjbULpkGKH98a77JtPhANKiJLYUrVaXGUlCEKt2yf_TsbX3bMKWCpvHPoc40ZS6N7EQsyQ04CIzd9wbGWiUCCnQ/s206/Press%20Release%20Graphic.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="206" data-original-width="206" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk7lllqYKt_slRa42np0w5JBa58BWO7p4z8gcZUIhYvNjDqjclx73YMUB32JfHgq3pHzvxBl7TrP9UnHdyHMECKk8Me2ahbAEZe8HGjbULpkGKH98a77JtPhANKiJLYUrVaXGUlCEKt2yf_TsbX3bMKWCpvHPoc40ZS6N7EQsyQ04CIzd9wbGWiUCCnQ/w396-h396/Press%20Release%20Graphic.jpg" width="396" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Tiffanie Cromerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01651126542599236493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669412645676368994.post-58042153563404999712023-01-09T15:21:00.006-05:002023-08-25T15:02:45.059-04:00Update: Arrest Made in Canton Jewelry Store Burglary Investigation<p><span style="font-size: large;">Update: 8/25/2023</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 106%;"><span style="font-family: Averta, serif; font-size: 20pt; line-height: 106%;">On July 12, 2023, Canton Detectives
secured arrest warrants for three suspects involved in the Kay Jewelers
Burglary that occurred in January of 2023. Through their investigation, Canton Detectives
determined over 1 million dollars worth of merchandise was taken during the
incident. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 106%;"><span style="font-family: Averta, serif; font-size: 20pt; line-height: 106%;">Through the work of Canton Detectives
and the assistance of the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, all three suspects
have been charged and arrested. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 106%;"><span style="font-family: Averta, serif; font-size: 20pt; line-height: 106%;">Maykel Olides Hernandez was arrested on
August 15, 2023, and is being charged with one (1) count of Burglary – First
Degree (Felony). Hernandez is awaiting extradition from Dallas, Texas.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 106%;"><span style="font-family: Averta, serif; font-size: 20pt; line-height: 106%;">Javier Guerra-Morales was arrested on
August 22, 2023, and is being charged with one (1) count of Burglary – First
Degree (Felony). Guerra-Morales is awaiting extradition from Hialeah, Florida<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 106%;"><span style="font-family: Averta, serif; font-size: 20pt; line-height: 106%;">Giorge Navea was arrested on August
22, 2023, and is being charged with one (1) count of Burglary – First Degree
(Felony). Navea is awaiting extradition from Miami, Florida.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">
<span style="font-family: Averta, serif; font-size: 20pt; line-height: 107%;">Chief Merrifield stated, “I appreciate the dedicated efforts of our
Criminal Investigations Division along with the assistance of fellow law
enforcement organizations. Hopefully, this will serve as a warning to those
considering committing crimes in our area, that we will tenaciously pursue them
until justice is delivered.”</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">*******************************************************</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Initial Press Release: 1/9/2023</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">On January 4, 2023, at 11:36 P.M., Officers responded to an alarm call at Kay Jewelers, located at 1810 Cumming Highway Suite 730. Officers arrived on the scene where they checked the exterior of the building and determined all points of entry to the business were secure. While looking through the business's windows, Officers did not observe anyone in or around the business.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">On January 5, 2023, at 10:47 A.M., Officers responded back to the business after the report of a burglary. While investigating the scene, Officers determined the assailants made entry to the business by cutting a hole in the roof. An unknown amount of merchandise was taken during the incident. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Canton Detectives are actively working this investigation. They are also working with other agencies in the metro Atlanta area, who have had similar burglaries occur in their jurisdictions. Further details will be provided when they become available. We urge anyone with information to please contact the Canton Police Department at (770)720-4883.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9CSH81qMMyl0FbuIye0cuUvOHgBHmkZpmGDsN_RmsTue4orIB_A5azpU6tEMG_2ZhMN13724xMC0_tbTv8VS2P5DOnB_iaCHlLveE-fOzA-dM0eF7R8YfMTh9yqL4enWOBbxOM_k4Kof6dBDN9Oi9I3zSq990VvXie_R7mKz_w_wDf2-1ewJUPSgtmw/s206/Press%20Release%20Graphic.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="206" data-original-width="206" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9CSH81qMMyl0FbuIye0cuUvOHgBHmkZpmGDsN_RmsTue4orIB_A5azpU6tEMG_2ZhMN13724xMC0_tbTv8VS2P5DOnB_iaCHlLveE-fOzA-dM0eF7R8YfMTh9yqL4enWOBbxOM_k4Kof6dBDN9Oi9I3zSq990VvXie_R7mKz_w_wDf2-1ewJUPSgtmw/w284-h284/Press%20Release%20Graphic.jpg" width="284" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>Tiffanie Cromerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01651126542599236493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669412645676368994.post-60812534298019400772022-12-15T15:38:00.006-05:002022-12-16T17:23:45.414-05:00Canton Police Department Investigating Death of a Female Toddler<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 21.3333px;">Update: 12/16/2022 at 5:23 PM</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 21.3333px;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 21.3333px;">This evening, Canton Detectives secured an additional felony warrant for Phillissa Diallo, in connection with the death of the female toddler. Diallo is being also charged with the following:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 21.3333px;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 21.3333px;">O.C.G.A. 16-5-1 (d) Murder 2nd Degree (1 count) (Felony).</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 21.3333px;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 21.3333px;">This is still an active investigation and more details will be provided when available. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Canton Police Department at </span><span style="font-size: 21.3333px;">(770) 720-4883.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 22.8267px;">______________________________<wbr></wbr>______________________________<wbr></wbr>_</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 22.8267px;">Original Press Release: 12/16/2022 at 3:38 PM</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">Canton
Police Department Investigating Death of a Female Toddler.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">On Wednesday,
December 14, 2022, around 4:10 PM, officers initially responded to the Canton
Police Department for a walk-in report, where they received information of a
deceased toddler being located inside a residence. Officers then responded to 3124
Hearthstone Landing Drive, where they located the body of a deceased female
toddler in the residence. </span><span style="font-size: 16pt;">The body
will be turned over to the GBI Crime Lab to determine the cause of death and
identification confirmation.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">Canton
detectives secured two warrants for Phillissa Diallo (40 years of age), in
connection with this incident. Ms. Diallo is being charged with one count of
Concealing the Death of Another Person (O.C.G.A. 16-10-31) and one count of
Cruelty to Children 2<sup>nd</sup> Degree (O.C.G.A. 16-5-70). She is being held
at the Cherokee County Detention Center. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p>
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">Canton
Detectives are actively working this investigation. Further details will be
provided as the investigation progresses and will be made available. We ask
anyone with information to please contact the Canton Police Department at (770)
720-4883.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQxLSvlTUls4emp_oIKtLHBQAW2CQB-eA163bsu9YrqwYVUScyPe6fMtafrT2LEUorYj_tDKtvKm6gEr2LdJW83_EtWCAsAxYNGfD3lsQK55z9orrdp_PS7TEr8_3J1ySTxq51iJ275H3Ah5VLnrXDOtHG6fjxmshf0AEPZE9u_2nEETAVLny1f3qnaA/s206/Press%20Release%20Graphic.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="206" data-original-width="206" height="257" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQxLSvlTUls4emp_oIKtLHBQAW2CQB-eA163bsu9YrqwYVUScyPe6fMtafrT2LEUorYj_tDKtvKm6gEr2LdJW83_EtWCAsAxYNGfD3lsQK55z9orrdp_PS7TEr8_3J1ySTxq51iJ275H3Ah5VLnrXDOtHG6fjxmshf0AEPZE9u_2nEETAVLny1f3qnaA/w257-h257/Press%20Release%20Graphic.jpg" width="257" /></a></div><br /><o:p></o:p><p></p>Tiffanie Cromerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01651126542599236493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669412645676368994.post-83411354903211913922022-11-18T14:45:00.001-05:002022-11-18T16:15:00.884-05:00Canton PD Addressing Community Concerns<p><span style="font-size: 16pt;">The Canton
Police Department is addressing community concerns after three deceased bodies
were located over the span of the last 5 months, in Canton, Georgia.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">On June 21, 2022,
Officers recovered the body of 42-year-old, William Watkins near Reformation
Parkway and Waleska Street, in the wood line. The GBI Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the case a
homicide. On July 8, 2022, Canton Detectives secured a felony murder warrant
for the arrest of Jacob Huckabay, in connection with the death of William
Watkins. Huckabay is being held in custody and awaiting trial.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">On July 16,
2022, Officers recovered the body of Pedro Hernandez-Santiago upstream, in the
Etowah River, near Brown Street, North of Waleska Street. An autopsy was
performed by the GBI Crime Lab. Upon completion of the autopsy, the GBI Medical
Examiner’s Office ruled the cause of death to be drowning with the manner of death
being accidental. The toxicology report detailed that methamphetamine was present. There have been no investigative details to
show foul play was involved, as the autopsy detailed the absence of trauma to
the body.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">As reported
yesterday, November 17, 2022, human skeletal remains were recovered near Reformation
Parkway and Waleska Street, in overgrown vegetation being cleared by the property owner. The investigation is in its early stages, and there
are minimal details to provide at this time. The human skeletal remains will be
turned over to the GBI Crime Lab for further examination and possible
identification. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">The Canton PD can confirm the Hernandez-Santiago case is not related to other cases mentioned above. Regarding the case involving the human skeletal remains
recovered yesterday, Detectives are actively investigating to determine if
there are any connections to the William Watkins homicide case. Further details
will be provided as the investigation progresses and will be made available. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">The Canton
Police Department would like to emphasize there is no active threat to the public.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Canton Police Department at
770-720-4883.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifJKXpmJeQ5oa3Z0WYFUdP7VHyqDsj3RS_r5lAOBdbvrkm1kwrNLDk70NltkEJUN3XDvPM2VyzFptuw-tTtUBlUTJD-gZhEWqYxd8Nsxji2i4ezCUlKSaysttUholtjN-e92HLr7eNcodFyqhZo2-1_i-6FuSBqhDmwclAKKBpyLKfl8tFJCOhsNal2g/s206/Press%20Release%20Graphic.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="206" data-original-width="206" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifJKXpmJeQ5oa3Z0WYFUdP7VHyqDsj3RS_r5lAOBdbvrkm1kwrNLDk70NltkEJUN3XDvPM2VyzFptuw-tTtUBlUTJD-gZhEWqYxd8Nsxji2i4ezCUlKSaysttUholtjN-e92HLr7eNcodFyqhZo2-1_i-6FuSBqhDmwclAKKBpyLKfl8tFJCOhsNal2g/w312-h312/Press%20Release%20Graphic.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span><p></p>Tiffanie Cromerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01651126542599236493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669412645676368994.post-15439587420796070812022-11-17T16:03:00.004-05:002022-12-23T12:40:20.241-05:00Canton PD Locate Human Remains Near River<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="color: white; font-size: 16pt;"><span style="background-color: #444444;">Press Release Update: Friday, December 23, 2022, at
12:23 P.M.</span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="background-color: #444444; color: white; font-size: 16pt;">
The human remains located in the area of Reformation Parkway and Waleska Street
have been identified as:</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="background-color: #444444; color: white; font-size: 16pt;">
John Waller<br />
62-year-old of Canton, Georgia</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="background-color: #444444; color: white;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-size: 16pt;">An examination of the remains was
performed by the GBI Medical Examiner's Office which provided identification;
however, they are still working to determine the cause and manner of death. No
further details are being released at this time due to the case remaining
active and ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Canton
Police department at (770) 720-4883.<br />
</span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">___________________________________________<br />
Original Press Release: November 17, 2022, at 4:03 P.M.<br />
On Thursday, November 17, 2022, Officers responded to Reformation Parkway, near
the Waleska Street underpass due to human remains being located in that area.
The remains will be turned over to the GBI Crime Lab to be examined.</span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="background-color: #444444; color: white; font-size: 16pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">
This incident is actively under investigation. Additional information will be
made available as the investigation progresses and the remains are positively
identified. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="background-color: #444444; color: white;">
We ask anyone with information to please contact the Canton Police Department
at (770) 720-4883.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg1anPGDjx3XhaUb8uUgIrB5uLT7YjJWeggJlYl5Lr5cT4BymnFXr4rbo6slVaSidBpz3tmzjxrKmYHnGXEnynpNX7-vsHvrl4T_fwLYJNWt73BwaZfJmIBmZaaNRrG8ClrfpNvYazdVmZWYnwF5VRfmMXf0BMOrAYTqn-l6BKkcKQXIOrVTbmEfG0bg/s206/Press%20Release%20Graphic.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="206" data-original-width="206" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg1anPGDjx3XhaUb8uUgIrB5uLT7YjJWeggJlYl5Lr5cT4BymnFXr4rbo6slVaSidBpz3tmzjxrKmYHnGXEnynpNX7-vsHvrl4T_fwLYJNWt73BwaZfJmIBmZaaNRrG8ClrfpNvYazdVmZWYnwF5VRfmMXf0BMOrAYTqn-l6BKkcKQXIOrVTbmEfG0bg/w323-h323/Press%20Release%20Graphic.jpg" width="323" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><p></p>Tiffanie Cromerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01651126542599236493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669412645676368994.post-34615099708240551772022-11-03T17:47:00.000-04:002022-11-03T17:47:29.368-04:00Canton PD Receives Reports of Candy Tampering<p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">The Canton Police Department has now received two separate reports of “candy tampering,” where sewing needles have been located.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">On Wednesday, November 2, 2022, our agency contacted and urged two parents to file police reports after learning of two incidents of candy tampering from a social media post. The post described an incident where a sewing needle was located inside a ‘Reese’s Take 5” candy bar. The social media post also contained information regarding another parent who discovered a sewing needle within their child’s candy bag. After receiving the reports, we were able to determine both incidents occurred in the Great Sky neighborhood in Canton, Georgia.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">We have not received any other reports of candy tampering at this time, but we caution parents to check their children’s candy thoroughly.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">No serious injuries have been reported. This is an ongoing investigation, and we urge anyone with information to contact the Canton Police Department at 770-720-4883.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGN6Dt4IIcJgabQ35_ayCS4YG2uv5ktZvBrU84dssl38ORPP1OhBbZAq3Tc1tfyid8BNMi-3U7LCNobWjwfiS77xtbHILj5w2ApypFwu8GXg1PgtCzQ7I2hs6LAjwfshXFV8QSdH5C8wohaH1X6EFpnSlKpPexQYOwXBZrX5_GnD-2SiNzs2FX9F-euw/s206/Press%20Release%20Graphic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="206" data-original-width="206" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGN6Dt4IIcJgabQ35_ayCS4YG2uv5ktZvBrU84dssl38ORPP1OhBbZAq3Tc1tfyid8BNMi-3U7LCNobWjwfiS77xtbHILj5w2ApypFwu8GXg1PgtCzQ7I2hs6LAjwfshXFV8QSdH5C8wohaH1X6EFpnSlKpPexQYOwXBZrX5_GnD-2SiNzs2FX9F-euw/w295-h295/Press%20Release%20Graphic.jpg" width="295" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;"><br /></span><p></p>Tiffanie Cromerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01651126542599236493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669412645676368994.post-70049711140211444142022-10-11T16:19:00.001-04:002022-10-11T16:22:29.494-04:00Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in Canton<p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><br />The Canton Police Department is currently investigating an accident where a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. </span><span>The accident occurred on October 10, 2022, at approximately 9:30 PM, on Ball Ground Highway at Riverpoint Parkway. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Officers made contact with the pedestrian, who was conscious and alert on the scene but was transported by Cherokee County EMS and is receiving medical care. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The driver of the vehicle did not sustain injuries and damage to the vehicle was minor.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>This is an active investigation</span><span> and f</span><span>urther information will be provided when available.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-family: georgia; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Three employees of the Canton Police department were honored with the following awards.</span></span></div><h4 style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-weight: 400; min-width: 1px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap; width: fit-content; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Administrative Assistant Gabriela Gonzalez received the Canton Police Department Employee of the Year award.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-weight: 400; min-width: 1px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap; width: fit-content; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-weight: 400; min-width: 1px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap; width: fit-content; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Corporal Dennis Pishock also received the Uniform Patrol Supervisor of the Year award.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-weight: 400; min-width: 1px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap; width: fit-content; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-weight: 400; min-width: 1px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap; width: fit-content; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Lastly, Sergeant Jesse Hamilton received the Criminal Investigations Supervisor of the Year award.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-weight: 400; min-width: 1px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap; width: fit-content; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; 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Pishock and Sgt. Hamilton on receiving their distinguished awards. They work tirelessly in their service to our community, making them overly deserving. I would also like to thank the Canton Moose Lodge for their great support of Public Safety personnel in Cherokee and Pickens County.<span style="color: #222222; text-align: center; white-space: normal;">" Chief Stephen Merrifield.</span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-weight: 400; min-width: 1px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap; width: fit-content; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn9bq4a5Qeb2xPQfZilfu0PDixmK5iS3A_G-Aqikyedn2Xlg3OWlvxxTfNTYZenvBI1p--hIoB4fgcTKQJer64Urb038og5F9R4ZdEcCg_h8xRFq7mlGi0KdPhXSwCeR-x9sM05QDehHeBSjxvqFQOvvGJzOrHqEVVW-FYPuo3dTcX0LBQoPH-2kCFiA/s1080/Instagram-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn9bq4a5Qeb2xPQfZilfu0PDixmK5iS3A_G-Aqikyedn2Xlg3OWlvxxTfNTYZenvBI1p--hIoB4fgcTKQJer64Urb038og5F9R4ZdEcCg_h8xRFq7mlGi0KdPhXSwCeR-x9sM05QDehHeBSjxvqFQOvvGJzOrHqEVVW-FYPuo3dTcX0LBQoPH-2kCFiA/s320/Instagram-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; 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color: #050505; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rotary Club Public Safety Awards 2022</span></span></h4><div class="l7ghb35v kjdc1dyq kmwttqpk gh25dzvf jikcssrz n3t5jt4f" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto"><h4 style="clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center; white-space: normal;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-weight: 400; min-width: 1px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap; width: fit-content; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-weight: 400; min-width: 1px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap; width: fit-content; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The Rotary Club of Canton held its fifth annual Public Safety Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, to honor the best in the community. </span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-weight: 400; min-width: 1px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap; width: fit-content; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-weight: 400; min-width: 1px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap; width: fit-content; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The luncheon was held at the Bluff's Conference Center, where public safety officers and partners from within Cherokee County were awarded for their outstanding contributions to their professions.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-weight: 400; min-width: 1px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap; width: fit-content; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-weight: 400; min-width: 1px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap; width: fit-content; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Officer Carlos Henao of the Canton Police Department was honored with the Public Safety Employee of the Year award. Ofc. Henao has served the citizens of Canton since 2019 and was joined at the luncheon by his wife, and children. </span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-weight: 400; min-width: 1px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap; width: fit-content; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-weight: 400; min-width: 1px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap; width: fit-content; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Sergeant Tiffanie Cromer of the Canton Police Department was also honored with the Public Safety Employee of the Year award. Sgt. Cromer has served the citizens of Canton since 2015. She was joined at the luncheon by her husband and mother. </span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-weight: 400; min-width: 1px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap; width: fit-content; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-weight: 400; min-width: 1px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap; width: fit-content; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">"<span style="color: #222222; text-align: center; white-space: normal;">I would like to congratulate Sergeant Cromer and Officer Henao on this prestigious award and I thank them both for their excellent service to our community" Chief Stephen Merrifield.</span></span></div></h4></div></div><div class="l7ghb35v kjdc1dyq kmwttqpk gh25dzvf jikcssrz n3t5jt4f" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div>Tiffanie Cromerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01651126542599236493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669412645676368994.post-34986773337112484512022-08-25T08:44:00.001-04:002022-08-25T08:44:16.042-04:00Holly Springs Man Arrested on Charges of Public Indecency<p><span style="font-size: large;">On August 24, 2022, Donald Harris, 48, of Holly Springs, was arrested on public indecency charges and transported to the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Arrest warrants were taken after two separate incidents occurred. The first incident occurred on July 28, 2022, when a man reportedly exposed himself to a juvenile male victim while shopping at Kohls (2034 Cumming Hwy). The second incident occurred on August 23, 2022, when a female victim reported a man exposing himself to her while shopping at Hobby Lobby (2449 Cumming Hwy). Canton Police Detectives were able to identify the male through surveillance cameras from within the businesses.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Harris was charged with two (2) counts of public indecency O.C.G.A. 16-6-8. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>We would like to thank the Holly Springs Police Department for their assistance in the arrest. </span><span>These cases are still active and under investigation. </span><span> </span><span>Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Canton Police Department at (770) 720-4883.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjunUreP_pQDSDYWqYj8su826kifszdco0z-oCn_Dr75vnzfVD2mOw0t14qisU4pa2Ua0j-VCbp8A_kMWT-izonJYVDFQ7C1yXN7tXtgRler57GZJ2EgKCw308GQ3vI5yoZLFkXq0qpwIUB_l9BstjhUscfzqyOCHib_dgoJlUqWDDGv7pfHTr0bb158A/s1080/Press%20release%20FB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjunUreP_pQDSDYWqYj8su826kifszdco0z-oCn_Dr75vnzfVD2mOw0t14qisU4pa2Ua0j-VCbp8A_kMWT-izonJYVDFQ7C1yXN7tXtgRler57GZJ2EgKCw308GQ3vI5yoZLFkXq0qpwIUB_l9BstjhUscfzqyOCHib_dgoJlUqWDDGv7pfHTr0bb158A/s320/Press%20release%20FB.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Tiffanie Cromerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01651126542599236493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669412645676368994.post-9609375949000415152022-08-10T14:08:00.007-04:002022-08-10T17:52:13.209-04:00Person Shot on Liberty Blvd<p><span face="-apple-system, HelveticaNeue" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; word-spacing: 1px;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-weight: bold;">***Update at 6 P.M.***</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-weight: bold;">This afternoon at 1:08 p.m., Canton Police Officers responded to the business Shottenkirk Hyundai at <span style="color: black;"><span class="s2">300 Liberty Blvd., Canton, GA</span>,</span> in reference to gunshots being fired. While responding, an officer spotted a vehicle parked on the side of Liberty Blvd., which matched the description of a vehicle involved in the original dispatch. Inside the vehicle, <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>an Officer found a female, who was unharmed, and a male who appeared to have a gunshot wound to his leg. The Officer performed life saving techniques on the male to include applying a tourniquet to the patient's leg. </span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-weight: bold;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-weight: bold;">Initial investigation has revealed the injured male had been in an argument with another male at the original dispatch location, when gunshots were fired. The injured male has been identified as Uriah Tyrek James, age 24, of Douglasville, GA,and is currently conscious and alert while being treated at a local hospital. The other male involved has been identified as Kevon Phillip Duffus, age 30 of Covington, GA, and is currently at the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Detention center and charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault. The involved parties are <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>not employees or customers of Shottenkirk Hyundai and the nature of the involved parties' relationship is still being researched. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-weight: bold;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-weight: bold;">This incident is an active investigation and updates will be provided when more information is available. Further inquiries should be directed to Sergeant Mary Turner at <a href="mailto:mary.turner@cantonga.gov"><span class="s2">mary.turner@cantonga.gov</span></a>. </span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-weight: bold;">*******************************</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-weight: bold;">Canton Police responded to a person shot in a vehicle, on Liberty Blvd at 1:08 P.M. this afternoon. The person shot has been transported to a medical facility with his condition unknown at this time. </span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-weight: bold;">A person of interest has been detained and there is no active threat to the public as the incident has been contained. An investigation has just begun and is on going. We will provide an update when more information is available. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-weight: bold;"></span><br /></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 9px 0px 8px; text-align: start;"><span class="s3" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><img alt="142D6834-2EC4-4122-96A5-F7AD31A4AD59.jpeg" src="blob:https://www.blogger.com/73651f4c-9efa-4b60-9257-c006dda552d7" /></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-weight: bold;"></span><br /></p></div></div><p></p>Tiffanie Cromerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01651126542599236493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669412645676368994.post-78564969328855518002022-07-30T13:26:00.000-04:002022-07-30T13:26:55.798-04:00Agency Assist Officer-Involved Shooting <p> <span style="font-size: large;">Officers are currently on the scene of an officer-involved shooting, involving the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred at Red Lobster, on Riverstone Parkway. There is no active threat to the public as the incident has been contained. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">For media inquiries, please reach out to the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office and the GBI-PIO for further details. A designated media staging area will be in the Wells Fargo parking lot. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqLQZ7w2pH1FkSD7BKU22YhPhWLqWAHq00iDktXrE-okbSXnSY-M2xkJS1jlcLV-azX5Nm6gzNunA0h2Q51fT1q77aqiN-7Lyk_h0KYWjU3TBCDYNR3cVARxUYzBeucCV1_uFhNPzDlQpuyF0AoI0K64S2kMd7rmXbqJM3s7nTdAGSopErKNCyb3s_ZQ/s1080/press%20release%20image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqLQZ7w2pH1FkSD7BKU22YhPhWLqWAHq00iDktXrE-okbSXnSY-M2xkJS1jlcLV-azX5Nm6gzNunA0h2Q51fT1q77aqiN-7Lyk_h0KYWjU3TBCDYNR3cVARxUYzBeucCV1_uFhNPzDlQpuyF0AoI0K64S2kMd7rmXbqJM3s7nTdAGSopErKNCyb3s_ZQ/s320/press%20release%20image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Tiffanie Cromerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01651126542599236493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669412645676368994.post-77275641810857001202022-07-21T19:32:00.001-04:002022-07-21T19:32:36.926-04:00Canton Officers Receive Meritorious Service Award<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">On Thursday, July 21, 2022, Officer M. Shaw and Detective T. Cruz received the department's Meritorious Service Award for their outstanding investigative performance and criminal apprehension after conducting a routine traffic stop. </span><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">On Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at approximately 10:24 a.m., Officer M. Shaw with Canton Police Department conducted a traffic stop, which resulted in the arrest of a juvenile female for human trafficking, kidnapping, and multiple other charges. </span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Officer M. Shaw conducted the traffic stop on North Street near Railroad Street in Canton, Georgia, after observing the driver holding her cellphone while operating the vehicle. He was also able to determine the vehicle involved was stolen out of North Carolina. During a search of the vehicle, 13 THC vape cartridges, 3 vape pens, a THC Nerds Rope, and a large amount of lingerie were located.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"> Officer M. Shaw requested Detective T. Cruz to the scene, where after further investigation, they determined the female passenger was a 13-year-old juvenile, who was a victim of human trafficking and kidnapping. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The victim was reunited with her family.</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">For further information on this incident, you can review the initial press release on our Canton Police Newsroom Blog: <a href="http://cantonpolicega.blogspot.com/">http://cantonpolicega.blogspot.com/</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvOf_gkc7KsCdwnwrfoJETIuCTl08JpxJiKk9Tjl3Q4bKGkGu0BENWOS0FD9ikZsDpOHdGCsw_QK1UFojiThg6tviiXIJJ6AZdKJiea-xaDOQe_TppRSOsz0MY1-fBsQ2X8N-5azJbQ59wsagLMtkjWddwHQSlnTVmenZ-I0weRPh9SL9NHJqhS1H4GA/s1080/My%20project-1%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvOf_gkc7KsCdwnwrfoJETIuCTl08JpxJiKk9Tjl3Q4bKGkGu0BENWOS0FD9ikZsDpOHdGCsw_QK1UFojiThg6tviiXIJJ6AZdKJiea-xaDOQe_TppRSOsz0MY1-fBsQ2X8N-5azJbQ59wsagLMtkjWddwHQSlnTVmenZ-I0weRPh9SL9NHJqhS1H4GA/w279-h279/My%20project-1%20(1).jpg" width="279" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD1ErHiZLepjjQMfOGbvB9XMK0Hz4tya56WjYH6MVLumhuMuDL81pBd90e_9l7BDpWrYRJ19EV31vmI5b22Fj3U2ozpuJuJE9-sx6xd2M2S-gWLu2a_VGN_3xO_SvTIsUFXpt3-7DlVzAk6YwPq6mvFKeHvxRQtLY7D46o-xmZDXxq5rRTVW07T84h1g/s1080/My%20project-1%20(4).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD1ErHiZLepjjQMfOGbvB9XMK0Hz4tya56WjYH6MVLumhuMuDL81pBd90e_9l7BDpWrYRJ19EV31vmI5b22Fj3U2ozpuJuJE9-sx6xd2M2S-gWLu2a_VGN_3xO_SvTIsUFXpt3-7DlVzAk6YwPq6mvFKeHvxRQtLY7D46o-xmZDXxq5rRTVW07T84h1g/w278-h278/My%20project-1%20(4).jpg" width="278" /></a></div><div><br /></div></div></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div>Tiffanie Cromerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01651126542599236493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669412645676368994.post-67842212184531385772022-07-20T16:53:00.002-04:002022-07-20T17:00:32.584-04:00Canton Police Names Uniform Patrol Bureau Commander<p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Canton Police Chief, Stephen Merrifield announced the promotion of Lieutenant John Lummus to the position of Police Captain, Uniform Patrol </span><span>Bureau Commander.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">Captain Lummus has twenty-five (25) years of law enforcement experience with his last year serving as Executive Lieutenant to the Office of the Chief of Police. He also served as the Assistant Uniform Patrol Bureau Commander, Office of Professional Standards Sergeant, and Uniform Patrol Sergeant, giving him a well-rounded level of knowledge needed for this position.</span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWzdEUUnUYVKoenOmZF-DM3Pe9OFj2haXh_IEUkWVvox8B-SL9PP3LQWsCcGFdVi-AkwEAiPwBgkj252IMyezgJfjS6oDpV8xMgMaKLc2tHKNmV5LRP79FCRR4_PdV9OFNsqG3FTDyC6QfFzzrZr_uNgDfvC1JrDhEkVmy9LyVer8N9mJUSBgKqMASEg/s1080/My%20project%20(2).jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWzdEUUnUYVKoenOmZF-DM3Pe9OFj2haXh_IEUkWVvox8B-SL9PP3LQWsCcGFdVi-AkwEAiPwBgkj252IMyezgJfjS6oDpV8xMgMaKLc2tHKNmV5LRP79FCRR4_PdV9OFNsqG3FTDyC6QfFzzrZr_uNgDfvC1JrDhEkVmy9LyVer8N9mJUSBgKqMASEg/w200-h200/My%20project%20(2).jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span>In addition to his vast experience, </span><span>Captain </span><span>Lummus possesses all the</span><span> </span><span>education, training, and P.O.S.T </span><span>certifications pertinent to the position of </span><span>Police Captain such as GA P.O.S.T. </span><span>Intermediate Certification, GA P.O.S.T.</span><span>Advanced Certification, and F.B.I</span><span> </span><span>Leadership Trilogy Graduate.</span></span></blockquote><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Chief Merrifield stated, "Captain Lummus has dedicated twenty-five years of his life, serving and protecting the citizens of this great community. He is well respected by every member of this department, and we are blessed to have him in a leadership position. I congratulate Captin Lummus for his great accomplishment in his long and distinguished career."</span></div>Tiffanie Cromerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01651126542599236493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669412645676368994.post-16173959148724983892022-07-18T11:49:00.001-04:002022-07-18T12:18:17.050-04:00<p><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "inherit", serif; font-size: 14pt;">Canton Police Department Press Release: July 18, 2022.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "inherit", serif; font-size: 14pt;">On Saturday, July 16, 2022, at 3:59 P.M., Officers responded to a deceased subject located in the Etowah River, just North of the Waleska Street bridge. Officers and Detectives, along with the assistance of Cherokee Fire and Rescue, recovered the adult male's body from the river. The deceased is only being described as an adult male at this time until positive identification is obtained and notification of next of kin is made. The manner and cause of death will be determined by the GBI Medical Examiner’s Office.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "inherit", serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "inherit", serif; font-size: 14pt;">This incident is an active death investigation. Additional information will be made available as the investigation progresses. We ask anyone with information to please contact the Canton Police Department at (770) 720-4883.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "inherit", serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKHUri0EZLzYd1IvaeHWeExgCeRQab2e6SClFBpFYkR1e9_GohGsiGmtyhfTjhC2lwkDUPGI0M6mpI9pHd0jpFjgKAf9_yDL1OQiCiBx9VZSbpZC8jlSN5NeGexTSRunwhTfSOaYeK-6Ti2nLvHZwQgZ_-p3twtRgS-Xe746Jyymmv4NPTJJwM83bZ/s1080/press%20release.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKHUri0EZLzYd1IvaeHWeExgCeRQab2e6SClFBpFYkR1e9_GohGsiGmtyhfTjhC2lwkDUPGI0M6mpI9pHd0jpFjgKAf9_yDL1OQiCiBx9VZSbpZC8jlSN5NeGexTSRunwhTfSOaYeK-6Ti2nLvHZwQgZ_-p3twtRgS-Xe746Jyymmv4NPTJJwM83bZ/s320/press%20release.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "inherit", serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669412645676368994.post-50822729266823107422022-07-08T21:51:00.004-04:002022-07-08T21:51:34.770-04:00Detectives Secure Felony Murder Warrant<p style="text-align: left;"></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="color: black;">Press Release Update: Friday, July 8, 2022.</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="color: black;">This evening, Canton Detectives secured a felony warrant for Jacob Huckabay (20-years-old old) of Canton, Georgia, in connection with the death of William Watkins. Mr. Huckabay is being held at the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office J<br />ail, in Alabama and is being charged with the following:</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">O.C.G.A 16-5-21 (a) Murder with Malice (1 count) (Felony)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This is an active investigation and more details will be given when available.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">**********************************************************************************************************</span></p><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Press Release Update: Thursday, July 7, 2022:</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The deceased subject located in the area of Waleska Street and Reformation Parkway has been identified as:</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">William Watkins</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">42-year-old of Canton, Georgia</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">An autopsy examination performed by the GBI Medical Examiner's Officer shows the preliminary results of the death of William Watkins, to be homicide. No further details are being released at this time due to the case remaining active and ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Canton Police department at (770) 720-4883.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">*******************************************************************************************************</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">On Tuesday, June 21, 2022, Officers responded to a deceased subject located in the area of Waleska Street and Reformation Parkway, in the woodline. Officers recovered the body of an adult male which appears to match the description of William Watkins, who was reported missing on June 18, 2022.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This incident is actively under investigation. Additional information will be made available as the investigation progresses and the deceased person is positively identified. We ask anyone with information to please contact the Canton Police Department at (770) 720-4883</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEsjbAzkfjjZcC3zqoWavn8GSJuhZ8HuqDgSqnYe7ucgfrq3FNBONp43qAiXUI-YwQCitLa4eUGcffVc9KYOZbYp_cS9dvI8YZvdH7JJ0X-wx-X1c3PfGDHtabGmycvRMKHYH3IY0JPpTKct0tLBpYW5wdaVMrgTCuswCcRLevyMYUW9qm-zug1dH1/s1080/Press%20Release.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEsjbAzkfjjZcC3zqoWavn8GSJuhZ8HuqDgSqnYe7ucgfrq3FNBONp43qAiXUI-YwQCitLa4eUGcffVc9KYOZbYp_cS9dvI8YZvdH7JJ0X-wx-X1c3PfGDHtabGmycvRMKHYH3IY0JPpTKct0tLBpYW5wdaVMrgTCuswCcRLevyMYUW9qm-zug1dH1/s320/Press%20Release.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669412645676368994.post-23879879395710119352022-07-06T14:30:00.004-04:002022-07-06T14:45:26.936-04:00Canton Police Welcome New Officer<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqsrtKes2fcF4eGLbMAnRrjdAc8BucuLo0_luo1AtivQv3-_8LTQV-__4caFtjwJvchci__S-FopUxYGhlbjDjfypzHNjFgB6d8cQZMQi2d2oWiEljNm2YGkdYjeoRhNGq4eO6KeBYgc4ZKGSehn9tI1EmX7VD9V1eF0N1N_yqasZml6uDVJLhgGDi/s1080/My%20project%20(19).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqsrtKes2fcF4eGLbMAnRrjdAc8BucuLo0_luo1AtivQv3-_8LTQV-__4caFtjwJvchci__S-FopUxYGhlbjDjfypzHNjFgB6d8cQZMQi2d2oWiEljNm2YGkdYjeoRhNGq4eO6KeBYgc4ZKGSehn9tI1EmX7VD9V1eF0N1N_yqasZml6uDVJLhgGDi/s320/My%20project%20(19).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;">The Canton Police Department held a swearing-in ceremony for Officer Jill Thompson on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Officer Thompson was sworn into the department by Judge Thomas A. Roach. Family, friends, and other members of the Canton Police force were in attendance to show their support. Ofc. Thompson was a recent graduate of the officer training course at the Jasper GPSTC Training Academy.</span><p></p><br /><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669412645676368994.post-76277437196211476232022-06-24T14:57:00.000-04:002022-06-24T14:57:13.491-04:00Traffic Stop Leads to Human trafficking Arrest, Canton, Georgia<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Traffic Stop
Leads to Human Trafficking Arrest, Canton, Georgia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">On
Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at approximately 10:24 a.m., an officer with the
Canton Police Department conducted a traffic stop, which resulted in the arrest
of a juvenile female for human trafficking, kidnapping, and multiple other
charges.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The officer conducted
the traffic stop on North Street near Railroad Street in Canton, Georgia, after
observing the driver holding her cellphone while operating the vehicle. When
asked for identification, the female driver could not provide a driver's license
or identification, leading the Officer to obtain her name and date of birth. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The officer
returned to his vehicle, where upon running the vehicle registration, learned
the 2014 Dodge Caravan was reported stolen out of North Carolina. A search of
the van was conducted, which led to locating 13 THC vape cartridges, 3 vape
pens, a THC Nerds Rope, and a large amount of lingerie. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Suspicious
of the relationship and items located in the vehicle, detectives were requested
to the scene. After further investigation, detectives determined the female
passenger was a 13-year-old juvenile, who was a victim of human trafficking and
kidnapping. Officers and Detectives were able to determine the driver was transporting
the victim to another state. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The female
driver was placed under arrest. Charges listed are listed below:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">-Trafficking
of Persons for Labor or Sexual Servitude<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">-Kidnapping<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">-Giving
False Name, Address, or Date of Birth<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">-Theft by
Receiving Stolen Property -Stolen in Other State<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">-Unlawful
Use of Wireless Device<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">- VGCSA
Possession of a Controlled Substance <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">It was later
determined the female driver was in fact a 16-year-old juvenile, after
obtaining her true identity. She is currently in custody at a regional youth
detention center.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The victim has
been reunited with her family. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p>
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Chief
Stephen Merrifield stated, “I would like to express my gratitude for the
exceptional work of our Officers and Detectives in this case. By taking a
routine traffic stop and conducting an exceptional investigation, members of
the Canton Police Department forever changed a young girl's life for the better.” <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyUiA60p8jpnL2ao71J368KyIW98-ZnQEpOL136zpJmDbTywKrKtrxNRchKQ-557LMIcjurIdMMBgL_7vPExyiNOoZVVuQ2wxlEyZDKqSC1-Z8xrplx4iDHQJtuQ4S29JLoXrxt4cXJ-NzZUwGDKVO9LI1TBjR0kKPbmG9IUWBVc_bKuWBOu7gqIRo/s1080/press%20release.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyUiA60p8jpnL2ao71J368KyIW98-ZnQEpOL136zpJmDbTywKrKtrxNRchKQ-557LMIcjurIdMMBgL_7vPExyiNOoZVVuQ2wxlEyZDKqSC1-Z8xrplx4iDHQJtuQ4S29JLoXrxt4cXJ-NzZUwGDKVO9LI1TBjR0kKPbmG9IUWBVc_bKuWBOu7gqIRo/s320/press%20release.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669412645676368994.post-56668990760243227492022-06-23T14:43:00.006-04:002022-07-07T12:31:28.861-04:00Canton Police Recover Deceased Subject Located Near River <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Press Release Update: Thursday, July 7, 2022:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The deceased subject located in the area of Waleska Street and Reformation Parkway has been identified as:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">William Watkins</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">42-year-old of Canton, Georgia</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">An autopsy examination performed by the GBI Medical Examiner's Officer shows the preliminary results of the death of William Watkins, to be homicide. No further details are being released at this time due to the case remaining active and ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Canton Police department at (770) 720-4883.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">********************************************************************************************</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">On Tuesday, June 21, 2022, Officers responded to a deceased subject located in the area of Waleska Street and Reformation Parkway, in the woodline. Officers recovered the body of an adult male which appears to match the description of William Watkins, who was reported missing on June 18, 2022.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span>This incident is actively under investigation. Additional information will be made available as the investigation progresses and the deceased person is positively identified. </span><span>We ask anyone with information to please contact the Canton Police Department at (770) 720-4883.</span></span></p><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxB3Pu8dur9BJ13iUj3xoI0Zhoynf_VNUISju9jGMJ9Xab34dUpaftIJih1e-bgICqSosHm2ugw3uCQPBwCzF0emJeyfsMefARcDerRvl_zLv-lqlqm6m9v72K33ygwspIMHXUOgyH-PyMXI8zCX7Lq50cjc1NHukKij_u9N2NOgNjKwS707SeiKvE/s1080/Press%20Release%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxB3Pu8dur9BJ13iUj3xoI0Zhoynf_VNUISju9jGMJ9Xab34dUpaftIJih1e-bgICqSosHm2ugw3uCQPBwCzF0emJeyfsMefARcDerRvl_zLv-lqlqm6m9v72K33ygwspIMHXUOgyH-PyMXI8zCX7Lq50cjc1NHukKij_u9N2NOgNjKwS707SeiKvE/s320/Press%20Release%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com