Latest news coming from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Public Affairs Office
Getting information out to the public is vital to the mission of the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. We respond to media requests as early as possible, release public safety information in a timely manner, and accommodate other media requests when needed. To contact the Public Affairs Office email us at BSOPublicAffairs@maconbibb.us or to make an Open Records Request, email us at bsoopenrecords@maconbibb.us
Commercial Armed Robbery of Dollar General
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Commercial Armed Robbery that happened 5544 Thomaston Road, Dollar General, at 10:25 p.m. It was reported that a male entered the store brandishing a pistol. The suspect demanded money from the clerk. The suspect...
Homicide Investigation on Mumford Road
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that happened on Mumford Road at West Napier Avenue, at 01:14 a.m. Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to Mumford Road at West Napier Avenue regarding a person shot. When deputies arrived,...
Wanted Suspect Arrested
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Investigators arrest 31-year-old Marquez Dontae Tukes with help from a tipster. At approximately 4:50 p.m. Investigators got a tip, from a citizen, that Tukes was at the Market Place Store, 2006 Vineville Avenue. Deputies were able to...
Asking for the Public’s Assistance in Locating Wanted Suspect
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in helping locate an individual who is wanted for Sexual Assault, False Imprisonment, Armed Robbery, and Aggravated Assault. Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators are seeking assistance in locating...
Asking for the Public’s Assistance in a Commercial Burglary Investigation
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in helping identify a person of interest in connection to a Commercial Burglary, committed at the Beauty Queen 98 Cents Store located at 1340 Gray Highway in Macon. An individual used a U-Haul...
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is Asking For the Public’s Assistance
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the two men seen in the attached video. The individuals are wanted in connection with a theft by taking and trespassing investigation. The incident occurred on April 2,...
Bibb County Sheriff’s Deputy Fatally Wounded at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center
A Bibb County Sheriff’s Deputy, working in the corrections division was fatally wounded and a second deputy was injured, while moving an inmate inside of the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center. It was reported that inmate Albert Dewitt Booze, age 22, was moved from...
UPDATE: Serious Injury Traffic Accident Investigation
The Bibb County Sheriff‘s Office was notified by the Coroner’s Office that 48-year-old Ben Gleaton was pronounced deceased today at 1:44 p.m. The next of kin has been notified. This incident is still under investigation. Original Release Attached MEDIA RELEASE OFFICE...
Update: Fatal Traffic Collision on Knight Road
UPDATE: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office fatality investigators determine Hart was sitting inside of the vehicle when the wreck occurred, due to new evidence. It was originally believed Hart was standing outside the F-150 when the crash happened. The accident remains...
Fatal Traffic Collision on Knight Road
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred in the 4400 block of Knight Road. The collision was called into the Macon-Bibb 911 Center at around 12:30 a.m. It was reported that a Chevrolet 2500, driven by 48-year-old Jason...