Canton Police Department

04/06/2026

We would like to thank everyone who helped and came out to enjoy the Easter Egg Hunt.

03/23/2026

🚓Canton Police Department – Traffic Safety Operation Update 🚓

From March 11th through March 13th, the Canton Police Department partnered with the Waynesville Police Department for a multi-agency traffic safety operation within the Town of Canton.
The Purpose of this coordinated effort was to improve roadway safety and reduce dangerous driving behaviors such as speeding, impaired driving, distracted driving, and seatbelt violations.
During the operation, officers conducted focused patrols throughout the town.
Operation Results:
49 Traffic Citations
1 DWI
13 Felony arrests
9 Misdemeanor arrests
We thank our partnering agencies and the drivers who made safety their priority. These operations are an important part of keeping our roadways safe for everyone who lives, works, and travels through Canton.
Let’s continue working together—Please slow down and never drive impaired.

03/05/2026

Come Join the TEAM!!

12/31/2025

11/30/2025

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Don’t forget the Canton Christmas Parade on Thursday December 4th at 6pm! Road closures begin at 4pm in parts of town. Plan alternate routes accordingly and we can’t wait to see you at the parade!

10/06/2025

Don't forget to come join us at Sorrells Park tomorrow from 5pm-8pm. Bounce houses, BBQ, much more. Come hang out with all the Emergency services.

08/14/2025

With school starting back please be extra careful and watch for kids!

08/04/2025

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT POSTPONED

Due to the rainy forecast, Tuesday's National Night Out event in Canton is postponed. The event will be moved to October 7, 5-8 p.m., at Sorrells Park.

07/08/2025

On June 24, 2025, Officer Ralph and Corporal Norton with the Canton Police Department arrested Garret Hildreth and Dana Dyer after a traffic stop and search of the vehicle. Between both suspects, the charges were, traveling the wrong way on a roadway, trafficking in methamphetamine, conspiring to traffic methamphetamine, possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver, and multiple outstanding warrants. This is just one example of the hard work that Canton Officers have done recently to ensure the safety of the citizens of Canton, North Carolina!

02/19/2025

We have received information from the public saying that they are receiving scam calls using our non emergency phone number. Canton Police Department will never call asking for your personal information. Should you receive any calls from our phone number and have questions about their validity please feel free to call and ask to speak to an officer to verify.