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
Asking for the Public’s Assistance Identifying and Locating Burglary Suspect
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators are asking for the public’s assistance in helping identify a female suspect who broke into Dani Foods, located at 1286 Anthony Road, at 05:00 a.m. It was reported that a female entered Dani Foods by climbing through a hole...
Suspect Arrested for Drug Trafficking and Possession
On August 14, 2020, at 05:00 p.m., Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators served a search warrant at 1990 Riverside Drive room 214, at the Econo Lodge. Investigators received a tip that 47-year-old Bryan Anthony Harris, of Eatonton, had large quantities of drugs...
Fatal Shooting Investigation on East Pine Hill Drive
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators responded to the 2300 block of East Pine Hill Drive in reference to a fatal shooting. The incident occurred at around 10:19 p.m. It was reported that a resident, 77-year-old Howard Walker, heard someone attempting to break...
Bibb County Sheriff’s Deputies Respond to Bomb Threat at the Amazon Warehouse on Skipper Road
Bibb County Sheriff’s Patrol Deputies responded to the Amazon Warehouse, located at 7001 Skipper Road, in regards to a bomb threat being called into the facility at around 12:33 p.m. The caller stated that there was a bomb in the building and that everyone needed to...
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Is 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. Deputies were notified at around 9:58 a.m. Saturday morning, that 64-year-old Gwendolyn Harkness-Benjamin went missing after leaving a dentist appointment on...
Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies arrested a Macon man at 11:42 p.m., on August 13, 2020, for the Armed Robbery of the Family Dollar at 3567 Houston Avenue on August 12, 2020. Deputies were checking the area of 3871 Northside Drive, Carriage Hills...
Commercial Robbery at Family Dollar
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a robbery at the Family Dollar, located at 3567 Houston Avenue. The robbery occurred at 8:32 p.m. Witnesses reported a male subject entered the store brandishing a firearm. He demanded money from the clerk. The suspect...
Homicide Suspect Arrested
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputies along with the U.S. Marshals Southeast Fugitive Task Force arrested a Macon man in connection to the July 29, 2020, shooting death of 29-year-old Kenneth Bernard Campbell. After receiving a Crimestoppers tip, deputies and Marshals...
Shooting Incident on Ward Street
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that happened in the 200 block of Ward Street at 8:55 p.m. Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Ward Street regarding a person shot. While enroute deputies were informed the victim, a...
Suspect Arrested for Drug Possession with Intent to Distribute
On August 5, 2020, at 4:19 p.m., Bibb County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies were in the Capital Avenue and Thomas Street area, when they witnessed a suspicious male throw down a bag after he spotted deputies. Deputies made contact with the subject, 27-year-old...