K-9 Officer Trapani conducted a traffic stop on North Main Street
On March 19th, 2024, K-9 Officer Trapani conducted a traffic stop on North Main Street, approaching the Bartow County line. During the course of the traffic stop, the driver, later identified as Christopher Lance Hammitt of Cedartown, fled on foot. Other Officers from the Acworth Police Department, along with Deputies from the Bartow County Sheriff’s Department responded and established a perimeter. Officer Trapani then deployed his partner, K-9 Robuck to begin tracking the suspect.
K-9 Robuck was able to track Mr. Hammitt outside a residence near McClain Drive where he was ultimately arrested and positively identified. It was discovered that Mr. […]
Elderly resident who was choking on food
On March 19, Officers with the Acworth Police Department responded to a 911 call at Brickmont of Acworth, an assisted living facility, regarding an elderly resident who was choking on food. Officer Severtson arrived on scene and found the elderly resident turning blue and not responding. Prior to her arrival, the staff of the facility attempted to use the Heimlich maneuver, but was unsuccessful. Officer Severtson utilized her personal “LifeVac”, a rescue suction device. Its sole purpose is to remove any obstruction from the airway of a choking patient. After using LifeVac, the obstruction was removed. According to Cobb Fire, […]
Suspicious activity on resident’s financial accounts (Update)
***UPDATE // January 18, 2024***
The Acworth Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division continues to actively investigate this case. Detectives have secured an arrest warrant for one suspect. The suspect has multiple arrests for similar incidents in other jurisdictions across state lines. The suspect is identified as, Markinious Katrell Hartfield from New Orleans, Louisiana. This suspect who is a male, presents himself as a female. The suspect is not in custody, if you have any information about Markinious Katrell Hartfield, please call 911.
Markinious Katrell Hartfield (42 YO B/M of New Orleans) is charged with:
– Burglary 1st Degree (F) O.C.G.A. 16-7-1(b)
– […]
Suspicious activity on resident’s financial accounts
On December 18, 2023, Officers with the Acworth Police Department responded to Celebration Village, located at 4460 Celebration Boulevard in reference to suspicious activity on resident’s financial accounts. It was originally suspected that staff members may have been suspected of entering rooms to steal debit or credit cards. This case was forwarded to the Criminal Investigations Division. It was discovered that an unknown female who is not employed with Celebration Village entered the business wearing scrubs, similar to what current staff members may wear. The suspect was seen on video checking resident’s doors and entering unlocked rooms. The suspect was […]