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 and Aggravated Assault at Waffle House
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial armed robbery and aggravated assault that occurred on Friday morning at 1:24 a.m., at the Waffle House located at 3907 Arkwright Road. It was reported that the suspects, described as two...
Second Arrest Made In Aggravated Assault Investigation
Bibb County Sheriff‘s Office investigators located and arrested 17-year-old Timothy Persons on February 3, 2022. Persons was transported to the Criminal Investigations Division to be interviewed in reference to his charges. After the interview he was transported...
UPDATE: Arrest Made in Napier Avenue Homicide Investigation
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators and members of the United States Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, make an additional arrest in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Shamarian Chatfield. It was originally reported that the incident took place on...
UPDATE: Inmate Fled from Hospital
A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office inmate fled from the Atrium Health Navicent on Friday at around 4:00 p.m. It was reported that 20-year-old Ha’Keem Romaire Barrett was at the Atrium Hospital for a medical issue. Barrett became sick while in his hospital room....
Inmate Fled from Hospital
A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office inmate fled from the Atrium Health Navicent on Friday at around 4:00 p.m. It was reported that 20-year-old Ha’Keem Romaire Barrett was at the Atrium Hospital for a medical issue. Barrett became sick while in his hospital room....
Arrest Made In Aggravated Assault Investigation
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested a 16-year-old male juvenile in connection with an aggravated assault investigation. The investigation involved three separate incident locations in west Macon. The incidents occurred at three separate homes...
Traffic Collision Investigation
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Traffic Collision that occurred on January 20, 2022. The incident took place on Interstate 75 (southbound) exit ramp, leading to Hartley Bridge Road. This incident was called in to the Macon-Bibb 911 Center at...
Commercial Armed Robbery at Metro PCS
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the armed robbery of the Metro PCS at 844 Pio Nono Avenue that occurred just after 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening. It was reported that a male entered the store brandishing a handgun and demanded...
NEW BCSO Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Verification Procedure
When registering a vehicle with the state of GA a Form T-22B may be required. This form certifies that a law enforcement officer has inspected the vehicles identification number. This inspection ensures that the vehicle has not been reported stolen and...
UPDATE: Body Found in Wooded Area Identified
According to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones, the body that was found in a wooded area off Sheridan Avenue was identified as that of 78-year-old James Dumas. On January 26, 2022, it was reported that human remains were located and taken to the Georgia Bureau of...