The Canton Police Department is currently embroiled in controversy as multiple officers, including a sergeant involved in the high-profile Karen Read case, have been placed on leave following allegations of misconduct. Reports indicate that the misconduct issues stem from an ongoing investigation involving Officer Michael Proctor. The department is under scrutiny as several members face suspensions, and allegations continue to surface. Meanwhile, in unrelated incidents, law enforcement in Henderson County has charged a man with sexual exploitation of a minor, and police in Winston-Salem and Albuquerque are investigating separate shooting incidents.