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

IVC Surveillance Trailer System

IVC Surveillance Trailer System

The Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation donated an IVC, or Industrial Video and Control surveillance trailer to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. This law enforcement tool will be used at festivals and other special events that may need additional monitoring. The...

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Bomb Threat at Outback Steak House

Bomb Threat at Outback Steak House

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office responded to Arkwright Road, the Outback Steak House, in regard to a bomb threat just after 7:45 p.m. It was reported that an unknown person called the restaurant and stated that there was a bomb in the building. The building was cleared...

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Fatal Pedestrian Collision on Gray Highway

Fatal Pedestrian Collision on Gray Highway

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal pedestrian traffic collision that occurred in the 1200 block of Gray Highway just after 7:30 p.m. It was reported that a male was walking across Gray Highway near Sanford Drive when he was struck by a vehicle....

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Commercial Armed Robbery of Family Dollar

Commercial Armed Robbery of Family Dollar

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial armed robbery that took place just after 9:00 p.m. at the Family Dollar, located at 3002 Shurling Drive. It was reported that a male subject entered the store brandishing a firearm. He demanded money from...

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UPDATE: Missing Runaway Juvenile Located

UPDATE: Missing Runaway Juvenile Located

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the Bibb County Board of Education Campus Police that 12-year-old Joseph Swaby arrived at school this morning, and he is safe and sound. Swaby’s mother has also been notified. Investigators will be removing Swaby from...

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