Canton police make 18 arrests after serving 2 search warrants

CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) - The Canton Police Coordinated Response Team (CRT) served two search warrants Friday that resulted in 18 arrests.

According to Chief John Gabbard, the team, with assistance from the Stark County Regional SWAT Team, Community Involvement Unit (CIU), Stark County Sheriff’s Office METRO Unit, FBI Safe Streets Task Force and ATF, served a search warrant at 927 5th St. NW.

The Canton Police Department reported in a media release that the home was found to be uninhabitable, and the city of Canton’s health and code departments were contacted.

After the search of the 5th Street home, six dogs and three cats were taken by the humane society, and police recovered one firearm, narcotics and drug paraphernalia.

The department said the search resulted in 17 arrests, with charges ranging from felonies to misdemeanors.

The department reported that the team, with the same assistance, served a second search warrant at an apartment located at 1020 Clarendon Ave. NW.

According to the police release, “A large amount of U.S. Currency and narcotics were seized.”

One arrest was made in the apartment search, and the investigation is ongoing. Additional criminal charges are pending.

Anyone with information about the investigation is asked to contact the Canton Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-489-3144.