Domestic — Canton, GA — reported 2026-07-08

SUMMARY

A 37-year-old Jonesboro man was convicted of domestic violence and sentenced to 10 years in prison after a knife attack on his partner inside a Canton hotel room.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Domestic
  • Location: Canton, GA
  • Date reported: 2026-07-08
  • Suspect: not stated
  • Victim(s): 1 (partner)
  • Status: arrest/charge/investigation status: convicted, sentenced to 10 years in prison

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The assault occurred at the Quality Inn in Canton on April 30, 2025.
  • Desmond Jamal Camp was found guilty of family violence aggravated assault and false imprisonment on June 11.
  • Camp used a knife to slash his partner's clothes and hands during the attack.
  • A jury convicted Camp after a two-day trial.
  • The victim had initially asked to dismiss the case, but prosecutors proceeded with physical evidence and body camera footage.