Crime & Safety

After Home Invasion, 2 Arrests

Dani Ahmad Hamde, 33, and Brandon Scott Merrell, 20, both of Canton, face charges of armed robbery.

Two Canton men have been arrested in connection with a home invasion at the Laurels at Greenwood Apartments.

Det. Candy Worthy said authorities responded early Thursday morning to an armed robbery at the complex, which is at 1215 Hickory Flat Hwy.

Interviews with the victim and witnesses led authorities to Dani Ahmad Hamde, 33, and Brandon Scott Merrell, 20, both of Canton. Officers also have recovered the handgun used in the robbery, Worthy said.

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Both men, who face charges of armed robbery, are at the without bond.

"The Hamde subject also has two sale charges: a possession charge and a possession with intent by the narcotics squad," Worthy said.

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