Home Invasion Arrest

On June 04, 2016, at approximately 4:00 am, Canton Police Officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Lakeview Drive where a 911 caller reported that her ex-boyfriend, Christopher Simmons had kicked in her apartment door and threatened her with a knife.  The caller was in her home with her child during the incident. Officers arrived and observed damage to the victim’s door and vehicle.  Mr. Simmons left the scene prior to the Officers arrival.

While investigating the case, Officers located Mr. Simmons behind a building in the area and placed him under arrest.  Mr. Simmons was found to have marijuana in his pocket at the time of his apprehension.

Chief of Police, Mark J. Mitchell, added, "Our alert Officers worked quickly to arrest the suspect in this dangerous incident before any further harm was done to the family or citizens who live in the area.  The apprehension of the suspect furthers our goal to improve the quality of life for each and every segment of our Community."

Arrest information:

Mr. Christopher Simmons of Canton Georgia, age 25, was arrested and charged with Home Invasion, Aggravated Assault, Criminal Trespass, Cruelty to Children and Possession of Marijuana.

Drug Arrest

On June 03, 2016, at 4:21 pm, a Canton Police Officer conducted a traffic stop near Marietta Highway and North Etowah Dr.  While speaking with the three occupants in the car the officer smelled the odor of marijuana.  The Officer began investigating and subsequently seized approximately a half pound of marijuana, 20 grams of methamphetamine and $1,800.00 dollars in cash.  The investigation resulted in the arrest of Angel Enrique Aquino who was then transported to the Cherokee Adult Detention Center.

Arrest information:

Mr. Angel Enrique Aquino of Canton Georgia

Age 19

Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute

Possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. 

Coffee with a Cop

The Police Department’s next Coffee with a Cop community event will be held on       Wednesday, June 22, 2016, from 8:00  -  10:00 am., at the Dunkin Donuts located at 121 Marietta Highway, Canton, Ga.  This program continues to grow and allows the agency and citizens to connect, engage and build important trusting relationships that are vital to           improving the quality of life for everyone in the community.

Chief Mark J. Mitchell stated, “These events bring our Officers and the public together in a very relaxed and informal environment to talk transparently about issues that we face in our community.  I want to thank our citizens for their support and feedback which greatly assist us in providing better police services to those we serve.  Additionally, this time together also “humanizes the badge” to both adults and children and our hope is our citizens will see that we truly care about them, their quality of life and what goes on in our City.”

Chief Mitchell added, “I would like to thank Dunkin Donuts and their management team for    agreeing to host such an important community event.”    

Officers Save Man's Life

Life Saving Award Update:

On Thursday, June 2, 2016, at 6:00PM, Officer Jimmy Butler, Officer Patrick Duncan and Ms. Karen Camps will receive the prestigious Life-Saving Award presented by Chief Mitchell during the City of Canton Council Meeting at City Hall located at 151 Elizabeth St., Canton, Ga.  Mr. Justin Marion, whose life was saved, and his family will be on hand to assist with the award presentations.

Previous Press Release: May 13, 2016

On April 26, 2016, just before 5:00 pm., Officer Jimmy Butler and Officer Patrick Duncan were dispatched to the report of a person down at the Crossfit Canton Gym located at 857 Hickory

Flat Highway, Canton, Ga.  Upon arrival, Officers learned that a forty-one (41) year old male by the name of Justin Marion had collapsed during a workout and CPR was in progress by the co-owner of the gym a Ms. Karen Camps.  Officer Duncan responded into the business with his assigned Automatic Electronic Defibrillator (AED) as Officer Butler took over and began performing CPR.

Furthermore, Officer Duncan quickly prepped the unresponsive male for AED deployment as Officer Butler maintained CPR and Ms. Camps continued to tell Mr. Marion to breathe and to “stay with us!”  Once the AED was ready, Officer Duncan administered one (1) shock from the device which immediately through an automated voice told Officers to continue CPR.  Officer Butler performed CPR as the AED automated voice advised to push down harder during the procedure.  At that time, Ms. Camps stated, “That’s right, breath Justin!”  The citizen slowly   began to breath and open his mouth.  Canton Fire Fighters arrived and took over treatment of Mr. Marion who was transported to Northside – Cherokee Hospital for further critical care. 

We were later advised by medical personnel that Mr. Marion had suffered a heart attack and was found to have a substantial blockage to an artery in his heart and he would not have   survived if it weren’t for the efforts of the gym owner and our Officers with the AED. 

Chief of Police Mark J. Mitchell said, “Our Officers and Ms. Camps were extremely calm, collected and worked as a team during this serious life or death situation.  We are very happy that Mr. Marion is on his way to recovery.  The addition of the AED to our fleet further enhances our abilities to protect, serve and improve the Quality of Life for our Community.”

Terroristic Threats Arrest

On Friday, May 13, 2016 at 10:00 am., the Woodstock Police Department disseminated an Officer Safety Alert to all surrounding Law Enforcement Agencies in reference to threats made against Officers on Facebook. A Woodstock Officer took a report earlier that morning from a concerned citizen who observed a threatening post on the Facebook page of a Mr. Chase Adcock. The post relayed, “Die Pigs” and this person did not care who was an Officer because he would “Unload” on Officers and make them second guess their careers when they “Die as their lungs fill with blood from a Saturday Night Special.” After further assistance from the Woodstock Police Department and the Holly Springs Police Department, the individual by the name of Chase Adcock was determined to have a last known address in the City of Canton.

Canton Officers along with Detectives began to immediately gather further intelligence information on the individual and began looking for him in the area of his identified residence.
Just after 2:30 pm., Canton Officers located Chase Adcock as he was sitting on a bench inside the Canton Paw Park off Juniper Street. The male was quickly detained and transported to the department for further questioning.

After further investigation and an interview of the suspect, Mr. Chase Adcock age: 21 of Canton was arrested and charged with Terroristic Threats and Acts.

Chief Mark J. Mitchell stated, “I would like to thank the reporting citizen, the Woodstock Police Department and the Holly Springs Police Department for their assistance with this investigation. We take threats like this very seriously. I am grateful that we were able to bring a quick and safe resolution to this matter without harm coming to any of the Law Enforcement personnel who faithfully serve this community and citizens in Cherokee County".

Kidnapping Arrest

 On Sunday, April 24, 2016 just before 4:00 am., an Officer was dispatched to meet with the Cobb County Police Department at the Racetrack Gas Station located on Bells Ferry near I-575 in reference to a possible Kidnapping incident.  Upon arrival, a Cobb Officer advised he was dispatched earlier to the Racetrack and made contact with the Hispanic female victim and her seven (7) year old son.  The Officer relayed he was advised by the victim that both she and her son were earlier forced into the suspect’s vehicle in Canton near her residence.  The reporting Officer learned the female and her son were initially driven to the Quick Trip Gas Station off Bells Ferry near I-575 after she convinced the suspect that she had to use the restroom. 

Further investigation revealed, the victim began texting a male friend while they were traveling with the suspect and advised the friend that both she and her son needed help.  Once at the Quick Trip, the victim advised she stayed in the restroom until the store clerk checked on her.  After telling the clerk what happened, the victim advised the clerk hid them from the suspect behind the store coolers until the victim’s friend arrived and was able to get them across the street to the Racetrack Gas station where they called 911.

Through subsequent interviews, evidence collection and a through investigation, a Detective was able to conduct surveillance and located the suspect in the case as the Hispanic male was leaving a church in Marietta, Ga., just after noon on Sunday, April 24, 2016.  At that time, the Marietta Police             Department quickly made contact with the suspect and took him into custody for the felony crime after conducting a traffic stop.

Canton Police Chief Mark J. Mitchell stated, “We are extremely grateful the victim and her son were able to elude the suspect in the case and get away from him with the help of a friend and the          concerned Store Clerk.  Our responding Officers and investigating Detective worked hard in their    response, investigation and arrest of this individual which brought a successful resolution to this    criminal act which furthers our efforts to protect and improve the quality of life in our Community.”

Fatality Accident

The Canton Police Department responded to a single vehicle fatality accident on East Main St. just west of Breeze Hill Lane on April 15, 2016, at approximately 4:00 am.

The vehicle was traveling west on East Main St. when it left the roadway and struck a tree.  The ongoing accident investigation is being conducted by the Georgia State Patrol.  The name of the deceased is being withheld until family notifications have been made.

Anyone with information related to the crash is requested to contact the Georgia State Patrol at 706-692-4848