Cherokee suspect arrested for string of crimes

CARTERSVILLE - A Missouri man was scheduled go before a Bartow County magistrate judge Saturday for his alleged role in a string of Cherokee County crimes. <br> <br> Danny Dutton, 31, was arrested early Friday morning after Bartow County sheriff&#39;s deputies staked out a spot where they found a stolen van. He has been charged with theft by taking, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and other offenses. <br> <br> Dutton had been sought by Cherokee County authorities since Sept. 13, when a man was shot in a pickup truck police said was driven by Dutton. <br> <br> The victim, ejected from the truck while it was still moving, survived and was able to talk to investigators. <br> <br> Dutton faces aggravated assault charges and burglary charges in Cherokee County. <br> <br> Investigators have said he may be linked to the beating of a woman who was left in the woods in Cherokee County on Sept. 12. Police said she used a cell phone to call for help. <br> <br> Dutton is not facing charges in that case, but investigators said charges may be pending.

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