CRIME & SAFETY
Kingston Police Seek Public's Help After Thieves Use Stolen Truck to Steal ATM in Early Morning Heist
The Kingston Police Department is hunting for the brazen thieves who stole a white pickup truck and then rammed it through the front of the Mobil gas station at 130 Main St. in an early morning smash-and-grab today. The suspects made off with an ATM but abandoned both the machine and the truck in a remote area of Kingston, leaving behind a trail of destruction and significantly damaging the building.
Honoring Brandon Scott Sperry: County Line Road Tragedy Victim Identified by Coroner
The community is grieving the death of Brandon Scott Sperry, whose life was tragically ended by a catastrophic chain of circumstances, following a tragic incident on County Line Road. He has been identified by the coroner’s office, which also provides insight into the deep effects of his sudden death and illuminates the person behind the headlines.
Canton Police: Car Crashes Down in 2023
Crime remained low in the city of Canton in 2023, and car crashes were down from the previous year, according to a report by the Canton Police Department. Crime Analyst Alec Robles presented the department's 2023 Operational Report to the city council April 18. Officers responded to 27,171 calls for police services from the Cherokee County 911 Center in 2023, a 7% increase from 2022, according to Canton PD’s annual...
Reinhardt Officer Receives Lifesaver Award
Officer Miguel Castro with the Reinhardt University Department of Public Safety was recently presented with an EMS Lifesaver Award from Cherokee County, but just days before he had worked to save the lives of other citizens. In addition to his work at Reinhardt, Castro also serves as a fire apparatus operator paramedic for Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services. On April 9, the fire department presented him with an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Lifesaver Award, for saving the life of a man in cardiac arrest...
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