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
Fatal Traffic Collision on Eisenhower Parkway at I-475 NB
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred on Eisenhower Parkway at I-475 northbound on October 24, 2021, just after 2:00 p.m. It was reported that a Chevy Cobalt, driven by 84-year-old Tilda Wilson of Byron, was...
Commercial Armed Robbery of Waffle House
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial armed robbery that took place at 4:00 a.m. at the Waffle House, located at 1330 Gray Highway. It was reported that a male subject entered the restaurant brandishing a firearm. He demanded money from...
Investigators Make Arrest During Search Warrant
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Bibb County Sheriff’s Gang Unit, and the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, made an arrest after a gun and drugs were located, during a search warrant in the Shearwater Drive area....
Homicide Investigation
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that occurred on Eisenhower Parkway. The incident was reported to the Macon-Bibb 911 Center at1:16 a.m. on October 10, 2021. It was reported that 59-year-old Harriett Patrick, of Macon, was struck by gunfire...
Asking for Public’s Assistance in Locating a Missing Person
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in helping locate a missing person. According to investigators, 30-year-old Shamel Franshon Stidwell, of Macon, was reported missing to the Sheriff’s Office on October 16, 2021. It was reported...
Commercial Armed Robbery Investigation
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial armed robbery that took place at the Cracker Barrel, located at 5000 Eisenhower Parkway. The incident was reported to the Macon-Bibb 911 Center at 8:44 p.m. According to witness statements, a male...
UPDATE: Arrests Made in Napier Avenue Homicide Investigation
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators charged two individuals in connection with the death of 18-year-old Shamarian Chatfield. The incident took place on October 12, 2021, at the Neighborhood Gas Station, located at 3102 Napier Avenue. Investigators interviewed...
Fatal Traffic Collision on Eisenhower Parkway
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred on Eisenhower Parkway, near its intersection with Laveta Drive. The collision was called into the Macon-Bibb 911 Center at 12:38 a.m. It was reported that a 2018 Dodge...
Homicide Investigation at Cherry Avenue
Bibb County Sheriff's Office was notified that 46-year-old Percy Welch Jr. of Macon, was pronounced deceased at Atrium Health Navicent hospital. Welch passed away from injuries he received during a shooting incident at Cherry Avenue on October 11, 2021....
UPDATE: Missing Person Located
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has found 56-year-old Zachary Stephens,safe and sound. Investigators have removed Anderson from the NCIC system as missing, and the family has been notified. The original media release is attached below. October 9, 2021 MEDIA RELEASE...