Carrollton Police Department

We are excited to welcome Officer Jordan Preston to our team! Jordan comes to us after six years with Louisville Metro PD in Kentucky. He is a 2006 graduate of Central High School in Carrollton and is glad to be back home. He will soon be patrolling the streets and is looking forward to serving his hometown community. Welcome, Officer Preston!

ENTERING AUTO + FINANCIAL TRANSACTION CARD FRAUD: The subjects in these photos are suspected of entering a vehicle that did not belong to them, stealing several items, and using a stolen bank card to make fraudulent purchases at several locations. If you recognize any of these subjects, please contact Det. Brandon Wilson at 770-834-4451. As always, you may remain anonymous. Thank you.

NEED ASSISTANCE: Overnight, 01/12/21-01/13/21, someone broke into King Street Car Care, on King Street, taking 4 sets of custom wheels (see flyer). If you have any information on the theft, please contact Det. Brandon Sheffield @ 770-834-4451. As always, you may remain anonymous.

Today, we celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. His life of service, love, and leadership still strongly resonates today. May we all honor his legacy by loving and forgiving our neighbors. Love is the only force capable of transforming enemy into friend. - MLK, Jr. He who is devoid of the power to forgive, is devoid of the power to love. - MLK, Jr.

Haralson County Sheriff’s Office needs your assistance: Christian Taylor Davis is wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred on 01/08/2021. He is known to frequent the Draketown and Corinth communities. BOLO for a white early-mid 90s Jeep with a soft black top ... DON’T approach- Davis is considered armed & dangerous If you know his whereabouts, have seen him, or have any information, please call HCSO @ 770-646-2011. (If you’re in Haralson, you can dial 911 or HCSO)

Charges in Haralson County for Christian Taylor Davis have now been upgraded to MURDER. As stated in previous post: Drives an early-mid 90s Jeep with black soft top Considered Armed & Dangerous... Please call 911 or Haralson County Sheriff’s Office @ 770-646-2011 with any information.

UPDATE (02/04/2021): We have made contact with Archer and he is safe. Thank you. CONCERN FOR WELFARE Christopher Archer’s whereabouts are unknown. He was last seen in the area of Clinic Avenue around 6:30 pm. ... We are concerned for his well being and need to make contact with him. 6’1, 185 lbs, 36 years old- last seen wearing black shirt, blue pants, & white tennis shoes (seen in 2nd photo). He left his cell at his last known location If you see him or know his whereabouts, please call 911, message this page, or call CPD @ 770-834-4451. As always, you may remain anonymous. Thank you.

C-Shift wants to thank Lauren, their *favorite* dispatcher for stopping by and bringing cookies. Lauren is just one of the many wonderful dispatchers we have in Carroll County. Without them, we would be lost (literally). Thank you, Lauren, for always spoiling all of us.

Thank you, Carrollton City Schools, for delivering Christmas cards to our officers!!!

Dixie Street (between the entrance of Tillman Eye Clinic and the Center State Bank) will be temporarily closed on Thursday, January 14, 2021, from 9am-7pm, for sewer installation work. Detour signs will be posted for an alternate route. #carrolltonga #roadclosure

UPDATE : Thank you , Facebook - I believe he’s been identified. THEFT: Too bad the camo couldn’t hide him from the cameras..... If you recognize this boot bandit, please call 770-834-4451 and leave a message for Inv. Meredith Browning. You may also message this page. As always, you may remain anonymous. Thank you.... *video in comments

SHOPLIFTING SUSPECT: The subject in the video took various power tools from Southern Home & Ranch. If you recognize the subject and/or his vehicle, please contact Inv. Seth Denney at 770-834-4451. As always, you may remain anonymous. Thank you. Case# 20120512 https://youtu.be/yuBhM9mC9Wo

Our hearts and prayers are with the FBI Federal Bureau of Investigation, our brothers and sisters in blue, and the families of the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice earlier today.

Thank you to Rolanda Holman and Timothy Jones, Bimbo Bakeries, for delivering cookies for our officers and firefighters! We appreciate your thinking of us so much! Also, we want to thank Hunter and Austin for stopping by and dropping off homemade Christmas cards. We LOVE them and are so glad y'all came to see us.... We appreciate everyone who has taken the time to show us some love this Christmas season and throughout this crazy year. We are blessed beyond measure to serve this community.

As part of the Law Enforcement Education Program, Cpl. Michael McDowell launched his first video in a series to educate the public. If you have any questions about the program or how to become involved, please contact Cpl. McDowell at 770-834-4451 or [email protected].

https://youtu.be/9BI_-20Rrcc FORGERY: In December, the male in this video used counterfeit money to purchase food from McDonald's on Bankhead Highway. If you recognize this male, please contact Det. Vonda Thomas at 770-834-4451. You may also leave a tip at stopcrimeatl.com or by calling 404-577-TIPS. As always, you may remain anonymous. Case# 20120055 **Note the tattoo above his right eye shown at the end of the video.

Earlier this week, we celebrated our last day of Shop With a Cop for the year. We are beyond grateful for this community who, despite the changes and unpredictability of 2020, continually showed up with generous hearts and gave for our children. Because of you, we (Carrollton Fraternal Order of Police) were able to sponsor almost 100 children this year. Also this year, thanks to COVID, we spread this event over four days. Those four days brought these children and ou...r officers joy, smiles, purpose, and love. This is why we do what we do. Our hearts are full. *** Special thanks to Century 21 Novus - Rett Harmon and Schiller Productions, LLC for always showing up, your partnerships, your dedication, and your continuous support of this program.

On 11/06/2020, this suspect used a victim's personal information to apply for a credit card in Atlanta. Once approved, this suspect used the credit card to make purchases in Atlanta and Sandy Springs. The next day, she made purchases with the fraudulent card in Hiram, Marietta, and Kennesaw. If you have any information in regards to the identity of this individual or know her whereabouts, please notify Lt. Blake Hitchcock at 770-834-4451 or [email protected]. You may also leave a tip at crimestop.atl or by calling 404-577-TIPS. As always, you may remain anonymous. Please share. Thank you!

UPDATE: He has been located and is safe. CONCERN FOR WELFARE: Arthur Smith, 60 years old, has been reported missing. He was last seen 11/20/2020 in the area of Park Lane off Lovvorn Road. He also has ties to Douglas County. If you have any information or know his whereabouts, please contact Lt. Blake Hitchcock at 770-834-4451. As always, you may remain anonymous. Thank you. Case# 21010464

https://youtu.be/iYbbT7ofHUE If you recognize this individual, please contact Inv. Chad Taylor at 770-834-4451. You may also leave a tip at crimestopatl.org or by calling 404-577-TIPS. As always, you may remain anonymous. Thank you!

UPDATE: The person in this video actually did the right thing and made a Facebook post stating he'd found a wallet. The victim saw the post and got his wallet back; however, he failed to notify law enforcement. This case is closed. THEFT INVESTIGATION: If you recognize this male, please contact Inv. Meredith Browning at 770-834-4451. You may also leave a tip at crimestopatl.org or by calling 404-577-TIPS. As always, you may remain anonymous. Thank you!

Congratulations to our Carrollton City Schools Red Ribbon Week essay winners! These students will receive a gift basket with City of Carrollton swag and gift cards from local merchants we well as the opportunity to be recognized at an upcoming Carrollton City Council Meeting. Thank you to all who participated. We are proud of all of you.

Hurricane Zeta is headed our way. She is expected to make landfall on the Gulf Coast Wednesday evening. Her path puts us on the east side of the storm track which makes up the possibility and increasing threat of severe weather. FLASH FLOOD Watch in effect from Wednesday morning - Thursday evening... 2"-4" HEAVY RAINFALL widespread north of I-85 corridor (that's us) with more possible (particularly in NE mountains) Possible 20-30mph sustained winds with gusts of 25-40mph which can bring down trees and powerlines Combination of saturated soils with strong winds will allow trees and powerlines to fall easily! Brief, spin-up tornadoes possible, mainly across central Georgia Thursday morning/afternoon Call us if you need us; we will be here!

DRUM ROLL: Our Monday Red Ribbon Week winners are - 1st Grade coloring contest - Issac Keesling 2nd Grade coloring contest - Rooks Richardson 3rd Grade coloring contest - Evelin Castillo... Congratulations to these students!! We are proud of their participation, creativity, and effort. There were so many wonderful entries. These winners will receive a fun gift basket filled with City of Carrollton swag, gift cards from local merchants, and a pizza party for their class! These Carrollton Trojans will also have the opportunity to be recognized at an upcoming Carrollton City Council meeting. For more information about our Red Ribbon Week activities with Carrollton City Schools, please see earlier post.

This week is Red Ribbon Week! RRW started in 1985 after the death of DEA Special Agent, Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, who was brutally murdered by drug traffickers he was investigating. After his death, people wore red ribbons to honor his sacrifice. Students from Carrollton City Schools have partnered with us by participating in various Red Ribbon Week contests. Those winners will be announced via CPD social media throughout the week with the first winners being announced TODAY! Stay Tuned!

UPDATE (12/17/2020): He has been located and is safe! MISSING PERSON Terrance CHOICE (27 years old) was last seen December 8th near University of West Georgia campus. He was last seen wearing black pants, black jacket, and carrying a backpack with a tiger logo. ... Choice is 6’ tall and may be in the Tallahassee, FL area or the Houston, Texas area. His family and friends are very worried about him. If anyone has any information, please contact Inv. Vonda Thomas at 770-834-4451.

National Prescription Drug take back event TODAY at Kroger! Our friends from CCSO will be on hand to take back your unused pills. Do your part to prevent them from being lost, misused, or stolen.

The first Law Enforcement Education Program class was a success! Thank you to Carroll County SO, Bremen Police Department, Georgia Motor Carrier Compliance Division, University of West Georgia PD, and Carroll County District Attorney’s Office for joining us in this venture. Participants were able to take part in mock scenario traffic stops and ask questions and give input. We appreciate all who came and the positive feedback all of the thoughtful questions. Thank you to CWOW (Church Without Walls) & Apostle Green for hosting us and partnering with us to educate the community. We are proud of Corporal Mike McDowell for his vision and his heart of service for always thinking of new ways to interact with our community. For more information, contact us at 770-834-4451.

CPD would like to thank Sally Rosenfeld, who drove from Smyrna, for the wonderful life saver cookies. The cookies were cute as can be and delicious! Our officers continue to be humbled and grateful for the love and support.

Earlier this week, Officer Matt Jones + Corporal Mike McDowell met with Pastor Green from Church Without Walls. These officers provided child safety seats for Greene to give to congregation members who may be in need. We are grateful for partnership opportunities in our community to help those in need. Thank you, Carrollton.

Carrollton Police Department is excited to announce that we are launching a *NEW* program! CPD's Law Enforcement Education Program (LEEP) is starting THIS Sunday... WHAT: CPD Law Enforcement Education Program WHEN: Sunday, December 13, 2020 @ 1:30PM WHERE: Church Without Walls - 555 Chaucer Lane, Carrollton... The goal of this course is to further educate the public on the best practices to follow when interacting with law enforcement officers. Participants will be specifically educated on the following topics: 1 - What to do if stopped by officers 2 - Recommendations when interacting with officers 3 - Understanding the police officer's perspective 4 - The consequences associated with habitual violations 5 - Understanding "totality of the circumstances" in relation to law enforcement decision making For more information about this program or inquiries about upcoming classes/locations, or if you would like to host a class, please contact the Carrollton Police Department at 770-834-4451. There is an application to attend and photo ID is required. ********Edited to clarify: By all means, this program is most definitely open to all communication. The officer who designed this program is one of the most well thought of officers in the department by the public. His vision is to educate how our decisions are made, etc., vs what is just shown though the media. His heart is 100 percent that of service. Our Citizens Police Academy is another example of a similar program; however, this is more tailored to traffic stops so everyone is on the same page. Open dialogue is ALWAYS welcome at this department. We always encourage anyone to reach out and offer opinions and experiences. By all means, come to the program or reach out anytime to meet and discuss. Our doors are always open. Come see in person.

Thanks to Flock Safety (license plate reader system), Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office was able to locate a missing person in our jurisdiction. I’ll say it again.....we are immensely grateful for a company who invests in public safety and a city who provides us with these tools. FLOCK has proven to be an invaluable asset for our city as well as many other jurisdictions throughout our state and country. For more information, please visit www.flocksafety.com.

SCAM ALERT The Carrollton Police Department is warning residents about a phone scam involving a caller identifying himself as Sgt. Daniel Keever of the Carrollton Police Department. The caller advises he needs to collect outstanding court fees/fines to avoid jail time. PLEASE DO NOT SPEAK WITH THESE INDIVIDUALS, HANG UP AND CALL 911 or CPD IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING A WARRANT or anything outstanding. ... DO NOT PAY ANYONE MONEY OR GIVE THEM ANY INFORMATION OVER THE TELEPHONE. The callers are very persuasive and have already scammed victims. DO NOT MEET ANYONE. PERIOD. These scams also often involve making payments over the phone with money cards. These scams are common and often will target ANYONE for various reasons such as missing a court date or failing to report for jury duty. Please know that WE DO NOT solicit payments of any kind over the phone or meet to retrieve payments. If you receive a call like this, do NOT give any information or make any payment to the caller. Please warn your older friends and family who may not follow social media and may fall victim to phone scams.

UPDATE: This male immediately contacted Inv. Browning upon seeing this post. This incident is still under investigation. Carrollton..... Can you help? We'd like to speak to him about being in possession of something that does not belong to him. If you think you may know him, please call Inv. Meredith Browning at 770-834-4451 or CrimeStoppers at 404-577-TIPS. Case# 20100897

Last week, CPD hosted an Auto Theft Investigation class for officers all across the metro Atlanta area. We would like to thank the following for their assistance and generosity: LoJack - for sponsoring/putting on the class National Insurance Crime Bureau - for providing instruction Enterprise - for providing lunch... Gallery Row Coffee - for providing coffee Chick-fil-A - for donating food Carrollton Center for the Arts - for allowing us to use their facility to host the class We are grateful for these friendships and partnerships that allow our investigators, as well as surrounding area officers/investigators, the opportunity to gain knowledge to better do their jobs - to better serve you.

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