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.

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.

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.

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.

(7) counts of Entering Auto (Felony- O.C.G.A 16-8-18)

(2) counts of Failure to Yield to Right of Way to Emergency Vehicle (Misdemeanor- O.C.G.A 40-6-74)

(2) counts of Reckless Driving (Misdemeanor- O.C.G.A 40-6-390)

(2) counts of Improper/Erratic Lane Change (Misdemeanor- O.C.G.A 40-6-48)

(1) count of No Proof of Insurance (Misdemeanor- O.C.G.A 40-6-11)

(1) Count of Driving While License Suspended (Misdemeanor- O.C.G.A 40-5-121)

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.