Swearing-In Ceremony

Three new recruits were sworn in to the Canton Police Department this afternoon. During the ceremony, which was held at Canton City Hall, three (3) Canton Police Officers were sworn in by Judge Caudill and each given their new badge. Family, friends and other member of the Canton Police force were in attendance to show their support for the new Officers.

Officers Taina Cruz, Robert Marinaccio and Alexzander Crawford each successfully completed the Officer training course at Cherokee County GPSTC Training facility. Officer Cruz was awarded the "Class Flag" from the GPSTC Training facility for being one of the best recruits in the class. 

Officer Marinaccio came to the department with over thirty (30) years of policing experience while Officer Crawford previously worked in corrections. Officer Cruz previously trained to work with Sandy Springs Police.

Group Picture (Left to Right): Judge Caudill, Officer Sweat, Capt. Tucker, Capt. Turner, Deputy Chief Merrifield, Officer Marinaccio, Officer Cruz, Officer Crawford, Lt. Lummus, Chief Mitchell and Sgt. Hoffman. 

Coffee with a Cop

The Police Department’s next Coffee with a Cop community event will be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 from 9:00 - 11:00 am., at the Starbucks located at 1353 Riverstone Parkway #110, Canton, GA. This on-going outreach allows Officers and citizens to connect, engage, problem solve and build important trusting relationships which are vital to improving the quality of life for everyone in the community.

Coffee with a Cop is one of the most important monthly activities the department is  involved in. The "Coffee with a Cop" program is essential for our department to continue connecting with the citizens we serve. We would like to thank Starbucks and their management team for inviting our department to be a part of such an important community event.





                                                           

Missing/Endangered Adult Male Located

Update: September 19,2017

Mr. Williams was located this afternoon by Cherokee County Sheriff's Deputies and is safe. We would like to thank the Cherokee Sheriff's Office for their assistance.

                       Please help us locate Kenneth Williams.  Williams was last seen near the Chevron (4129 Marietta Hwy, Canton, GA.  30114) at around 10:00 PM, Monday, September 18, 2017.  He was dropped off at the Chevron by a friend, who stated Williams had said that he may attempt to harm himself.

Canton Officers, Detectives and other agencies have been made aware and are attempting to locate Mr. Williams. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Williams, please call 911.

Williams, Kenneth

37 yrs. Old

White male, red hair and green eyes

Last seen wearing: Orange hat, white tank top, light colored shorts

Home:  Ellijay, Ga

Runaway/Missing Teen Found

Update September 14, 2017

Police in Idaho Springs, Colorado received a 911 call from a concerned citizen who had seen Mayci's information on a "Missing Person" post and recognized the vehicle that Mayci was driving. Idaho Springs Police were then able to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle and positively identified Mayci Olschewske as the driver. Mayci is safe and the family has been notified.

We would like to thank all agencies involved and the public for their assistance in finding Ms. Olschewske.


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Previous Post - September 7, 2017

Missing / Runaway Teen Investigation – Update


Police Detectives continue to actively investigate the whereabouts of Mayci Olschewske who left her residence on August 31, 2017. Detectives have maintained daily communication with the Olschewke family in order to give them regular updates on leads in this case.

Facts surrounding this investigation:

 Mayci has been entered as a runaway on the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) system. In addition, a description of her vehicle has also been listed

 Mayci is listed as missing with The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

 She, along with her vehicle, are listed on the National License Plate Reader (LPR) data base, which means any Law Enforcement Agency with an LPR, will receive an immediate notification if they have contact with the 2002 Hyundai Santa-Fe.

 Her cell phone is being checked daily for activity and, if turned on, can be pinged for a location.

 Her social media pages are being checked daily for activity.

 Detectives are working to secure all cell phone and social media data that occurred before she left her residence last Thursday.

 We have been in contact with the Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI) and the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance / resources to assist in locating Mayci.

 Numerous surveillance videos (gas station, local ATM .etc,) have been collected and viewed which show her by herself during the same time period soon after she left her residence on August 31, 2017.

 Has Mayci runaway before? Yes

 To this point, no phone or credit cards, other than the debit card used to withdraw money at a locate ATM on the morning Mayci left, have been used that are associated with the runaway teen.

 We have been in contact with Mayci’s friends in order to obtain important information about what she may have relayed to them before she left home and any facts they have that will help us locate her.

 Our Missing / Runway bulletin has been shared over 6,500 times on social media and also has thousands of shares on other websites.

 Our thoughts are with the family during this difficult time as we continue to work hard to locate Mayci Olschewske.

Again, the Police Department asks anyone who knows anything about this case or the whereabouts of Ms. Mayci Olschewske to call 911, the agency main number at 770-720-4883 or e-mail us at pdinfo@cantonga.gov.

This is an on-going investigation and more information / updates will be released when available.


Pictures are from the day she was last seen




08/31/2017 Publix outside ATM, 1451 Riverstone Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114



08/31/2017 Murphy Express gas station 1556 Riverstone Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114



08/31/2017 Publix outside ATM, 1451 Riverstone Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114



Update 9/5/2017:

Canton Detectives are still actively looking to locate Mayci Olschewske. Detectives are thankful for the leads that have come in via social media and Ms. Olschewske's family and are reviewing multiple surveillance videos from different locations.

No phone or credit cards have been used that are associated with Ms. Olschewske from when she was last seen. Detectives are aware that she does have ties to Florida and are following those leads.

Mayci Olschewske W/F

Hgt: 5'05

Wgt: 133

Eyes: Green

Hair: Blonde

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August 31, 2017:

Can you help us locate this individual?

The pictured female is 16-year-old Mayci Olschewske who was last seen on August 31, 2017 at her residence in Canton. Mayci is believed to be driving her White 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe (WPQ909) that has some front-end damage. Mayci may be heading to Paulding County, Georgia.

If you see Mayci or her vehicle please contact 911. If you have any information as to Mayci’s whereabouts, contact Detective Tom Priest at the Canton Police Department.

Phone: 770 720-4883
E-mai:ltom.priest@cantonga.gov

Civilian Response to Active Shooter Cancelled

Due to the potential of severe weather, the Active Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) training has been cancelled.  The event will be rescheduled at a later time.

CANCELED...

The Canton Police Department in partnership with the First Baptist Church of Canton will be hosting a community training program for Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE). This course is designed and built on the Avoid, Deny, Defend strategy that was developed by the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center located at Texas State University. Agency instructors will be teaching this course that is designed to provide strategies, guidance and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event.

This extremely important program is open to all citizens and will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 from 6:00—7:30 pm., at the First Baptist Church of Canton located at 1 Mission Point, Canton Ga. 30114. Seating will be at a premium and on a first come - first serve basis. Children are welcome to attend but parental guidance is strongly recommended as some of the presented material will contain scenes that are sensitive to some viewers.

Chief of Police Mark J. Mitchell stated, “Throughout this year, we have held CRASE events around our City and the program has been a huge success. Close to a thousand citizens previously attended the life saving training that was very well received. I strongly believe this interaction is another avenue where we can establish long lasting relationships and trust with our community. Additionally, this also educates our community on the fact that all law enforcement in Cherokee County is educating our citizens on how to respond and react to an Active Shooter incident.”

Chief Mitchell added, “I would like to thank the First Baptist Church for working with us to host such an important community event.”    

Runaway/Missing Teen

Missing / Runaway Teen Investigation – Update 

Police Detectives continue to actively investigate the whereabouts of Mayci Olschewske who left her residence on August 31, 2017.  Detectives have maintained daily communication with the Olschewke family in order to give them regular updates on leads in this case.  

Facts surrounding this investigation:

 Mayci has been entered as a runaway on the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) system. In addition, a description of her vehicle has also been listed

 Mayci is listed as missing with The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

 She, along with her vehicle, are listed on the National License Plate Reader (LPR) data base, which means any Law Enforcement Agency with an LPR, will receive an immediate notification if they have contact with the 2002 Hyundai Santa-Fe.

 Her cell phone is being checked daily for activity and, if turned on, can be pinged for a location.

 Her social media pages are being checked daily for activity.

 Detectives are working to secure all cell phone and social media data that occurred before she left her residence last Thursday.  

 We have been in contact with the Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI) and the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance / resources to assist in locating Mayci.  

 Numerous surveillance videos (gas station, local ATM .etc,) have been collected and viewed which show her by herself during the same time period soon after she left her residence on August 31, 2017.  

 Has Mayci runaway before? Yes

 To this point, no phone or credit cards, other than the debit card used to withdraw money at a locate ATM on the morning Mayci left, have been used that are associated with the runaway teen.

 We have been in contact with Mayci’s friends in order to obtain important information about what she may have relayed to them before she left home and any facts they have that will help us locate her.  

 Our Missing / Runway bulletin has been shared over 6,500 times on social media and also has thousands of shares on other websites.

 Our thoughts are with the family during this difficult time as we continue to work hard to locate Mayci Olschewske.      

Again, the Police Department asks anyone who knows anything about this case or the whereabouts of Ms. Mayci Olschewske to call 911, the agency main number at 770-720-4883 or e-mail us at pdinfo@cantonga.gov.

This is an on-going investigation and more information / updates will be released when available.

Pictures are from the day she was last seen:

08/31/2017 Publix outside ATM, 1451 Riverstone Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114

08/31/2017 Murphy Express gas station 1556 Riverstone Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114

08/31/2017 Publix outside ATM, 1451 Riverstone Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114

Update 9/5/2017:

Canton Detectives are still actively looking to locate Mayci Olschewske.  Detectives are thankful for the leads that have come in via social media and Ms. Olschewske's family and are reviewing multiple surveillance videos from different locations.  

No phone or credit cards have been used that are associated with Ms. Olschewske from when she was last seen.  Detectives are aware that she does have ties to Florida and are following those leads.

Mayci Olschewske W/F 

Hgt: 5'05

Wgt: 133

Eyes: Green

Hair: Blonde 

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August 31, 2017:
Can you help us locate this individual?

The pictured female is 16-year-old Mayci Olschewske who was last seen on August 31, 2017 at her residence in Canton. Mayci is believed to be driving her White 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe (WPQ909) that has some front-end damage. Mayci may be heading to Paulding County, Georgia. 

If you see Mayci or her vehicle please contact 911. If you have any information as to Mayci’s whereabouts, contact Detective Tom Priest at the Canton Police Department.

Phone: 770 720-4883
E-mai:ltom.priest@cantonga.gov

Community Event & Walk of Healing / Unity

On Saturday, September 9, 2017 from 11:30 – 1:30 pm., the Canton Police Department, in partnership with the Canton Housing Authority, Open Door Church, Iglesia Pentecostes el Faro, Zion Baptist Church, St. Paul AME, Mt. Calvary Church and City of Covenant Church will host a Community Cookout and Walk of Healing / Unity.  The event will be located in the parking lot of Zion Baptist Church and St. Paul AME at 400 Crisler Street, Canton, GA 30114. 

Officers and members of our Churches will be grilling hot dogs and providing chips and drinks for those in attendance. This simple setting will be an important time of open dialogue and conversation for Officers and Citizens to learn more about each other, build trusting relationships and a time to discuss any needs in the Community / Police Department. The overall goal of this event will be to show we are united as one (1) Community together to improve the quality of life for everyone and we will not tolerate violence or crime in our City.   

   

Chief Mark J. Mitchell stated, “Over the past several years, our community outreach programs have strengthened the vital trust and relationships needed between our department and those we serve every day.  However, we have more work to do. Working together as one (1) united Community, our commitment and resolve will pay very important dividends now and in the future. This unified partnership will allow us to continue to effectively communicate, maintain transparency, address criminal activity and public concerns. We are excited about this event and look forward to seeing everyone there.”

Chief Mitchell added, “I would like to thank the dedicated Pastors and Reverends of each of our churches for their partnership and collaborative work on this Community Project.”