Man Arrested After Knife Assault And Robbery Attempt At Cartersville Massage Business

CARTERSVILLE, Georgia – On Monday, January 19, 2026, officers with the Cartersville Police Department responded to an assault at Massage Time Body & Foot, located at 9 South Gilmer Street.

According to police, the victim reported that an unknown male entered the business and asked for a massage. Once inside a private massage room, the suspect allegedly produced a knife and attempted to rob the business. A brief struggle followed, during which the victim sustained injuries consistent with those caused by a sharp object. The victim was able to escape the business, and the suspect fled the area.

Responding officers conducted a preliminary investigation and gathered critical suspect information. That information was shared with surrounding law enforcement agencies, leading deputies with the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office to locate and detain a suspect. Cartersville police later confirmed that the detained individual was responsible for the assault.

As a result of the investigation, Jaiden Walraven was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Kidnapping. Authorities credited the quick coordination between agencies for the arrest.

The investigation remains active. Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact the Cartersville Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division at 770-387-5690.