Acworth Police Department

✈️ Vacation Safety Tip: Post later, stay safer.

Sharing vacation photos in real-time may unintentionally advertise that your home is unoccupied. Consider waiting until you return to post trip updates and location tags.

Simple steps like delaying your social media posts help keep your home secure while you are away. 🏠🔒

Headed out of town soon? Before you pack your bags, take a few steps to help protect your home while you’re away.

This week, we’ll be sharing vacation safety tips to help keep your home safe and secure while you enjoy your time away. Taking simple preventative steps before leaving town can help reduce opportunities for crime and give you added peace of mind while traveling.

Before heading out, consider registering for our Vacation House Check Program, setting light timers to make your home appear occupied, and arranging for a trusted neighbor or friend to collect mail and packages while you are away.

A few simple precautions can go a long way in helping protect your home while you’re out of town.

🍩🚓 We can’t resist a good donut… and neither should you!

Join us on Friday, June 5th for Cops at Donut Shops as we team up to raise money for Special Olympics Georgia! Stop by, grab your morning coffee and donut, say hello to our officers, and help support an incredible organization.

We’ll be at Dunkin’ from 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM at the following locations:

📍 4395 Acworth Dallas Rd NW, Suite 100, Acworth, GA 30101
📍 130 Northpoint Pkwy, Suite 100, Acworth, GA 30102

Come for the donuts, stay for a great cause! We hope to see you there! 🍩☕

Your attention belongs on the road not your phone.

Distracted driving only takes a second, but that second can change everything. Whether it’s answering a text, adjusting your GPS, scrolling through music, or reaching for something in the car, taking your eyes off the road puts everyone at risk.

Georgia’s Hands-Free Law makes it illegal to hold or support your phone while driving. Drivers cannot text, read messages, scroll social media, or watch videos behind the wheel. If you need to use your phone, it must be hands-free through Bluetooth, speakerphone, a mounted device, or voice commands. Violations can result in fines and points on your driving record.

Stay focused behind the wheel:
• Put the phone away 📵
• Set your navigation and music before driving
• Use hands-free features if needed
• Keep your attention on the road
• Speak up if someone else is driving distracted

No text, notification, or phone call is worth a crash. Stay alert, stay focused, and help keep our roads safe for everyone.

🚨 JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST! 🚨

Mark your calendars! Our next PAT date is Tuesday, June 9th at 9:00 AM. If you’re interested in joining our team, now is the time to get prepared and take the next step in the hiring process.

📍 New Meeting Location:
Acworth Police Department
4440 Acworth Industrial Drive
Acworth, GA 30101

PAT participants will meet at the Acworth Police Department before heading to our new PAT course.

📅 Date & Time: Tuesday, June 9th at 9:00 AM

👟 What to Wear:
Please wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes suitable for running, jumping, and navigating obstacles.

Public Information Release

**UPDATE**

On May 21, 2026, Acworth Police Detectives secured arrest warrants for Juan Arellano, 48, of Kennesaw, Georgia, in connection with the crash involving the brick electronic sign.

With the assistance of Flock cameras, detectives were able to identify the suspect vehicle as a Ford F-150. Through the investigation, detectives identified the driver as Juan Arellano.

As a result of the investigation, the following charges were obtained on a warrant:
Juan Arellano, 48, of Kennesaw, Georgia

• O.C.G.A. § 40-6-48 – Failure to Maintain Lane (M)
• O.C.G.A. § 40-6-273 – Duty to Report an Accident Resulting in Injury, Death, or Property Damage (M)
• O.C.G.A. § 40-6-390 – Reckless Driving (M)

Anyone with additional information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Acworth Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 770-974-1232.

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Looking for a meaningful career where you can make an impact in your community? The Acworth Police Department is hiring Public Safety Liaisons.

As a Public Safety Liaison, you’ll play an important role in supporting our department and serving the community through responsibilities such as:

✔️ Assisting with prisoner processing and transportation
✔️ Supporting court operations
✔️Assisting the Records Division and providing clerical support
✔️ Helping with traffic direction and non-criminal incident reporting
✔️ Contributing to a safe, welcoming environment in Acworth

Interested in joining our team and learning more about a career in public safety? Apply today.

Apply here: https://acworth.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2kjnllvwvfr

We are proud to recognize Officer Morrow as our Officer of the Quarter!

Officer Morrow was selected for this recognition due to his outstanding proactive police work and dedication to public safety. Officer Morrow and K-9 Robuck successfully tracked a suspect with multiple outstanding felony warrants and safely took him into custody.

Officer Morrow’s actions exemplify the proactive policing, teamwork, and commitment to duty that represent the highest standards of our agency.

Please join us in congratulating Officer Morrow and K-9 Robuck on this well-deserved recognition!

The Acworth Police Department honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

As we enjoy this day with our families and friends, let's take a moment to reflect on the courage and dedication of those who served to protect our freedoms. Their legacy lives on in our hearts.

Stay safe, Acworth, and have a meaningful Memorial Day.

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