Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators and members of the United States Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force have made an additional arrest in the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Jamarion Lawrence. This incident occurred December 6, 2020, on Center Street.
Investigators identified 18-year-old David Martin Jr. as one of the suspects in connection with Lawrence’s death and had warrants issued for his arrest. Members of the U. S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force located Martin in Pulaski County and took him into custody, without incident.
Martin is currently being held in the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center, without bond, for the charges of Aggravated Assault and Murder.
This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information in reference to this incident is urged to contact the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center at 478-751-7500 or Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
Original Media Release
December 7, 2020
Suspect Arrested in Aggravated Assault Incident
At 01:30 a.m. Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators were contacted by 18-year-old Semaj Dayion Martin, regarding him wanting to turn himself over to deputies.
Investigators meet with Martin at the Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigations Office and interviewed Martin. He was later transported to the Bibb County jail and charged with Aggravated Assault. He is being held without bond.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Bibb Sheriff’s Office at 478-751 -7500 or Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
Original Release
December 6, 2020
Asking for the Public’s Assistance in Locating Suspect Wanted in Aggravated Assault Investigation
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators are asking for the public’s assistance in helping locate a suspect wanted in connection to an aggravated assault that took place on Center Street on December 6, 2020.
Investigators are looking for 18-year-old Semaj Martin, of Macon. Martin is 5 feet, 8 inches in height and weighs approximately 200 pounds.
A photograph of Martin is attached to this release.
Anyone with information in reference to the whereabouts of Semaj Martin is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 and ask to leave a message for the “on call” investigator or call Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
Original Release
December 6, 2020
Aggravated Assault Incident on Center Street
The Bibb Sheriff’s Office is investigating an Aggravated Assault incident that was reported to have occurred in the 600 block of Center Street at 4:41 p.m.
It was reported that a 15-year-old male was on the front porch of the residence when several shots were heard. The 15-year-old was struck multiple times in the upper body. The victim was transported to the Navicent Health Medical Center and is listed in critical condition at this time. No one else was injured in the incident. There is no information on the suspect currently.
This incident is still under investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Bibb Sheriff’s Office at 478-751 -7500 or Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.