CRIME & SAFETY
Macon Regional Crimestoppers searching for suspected criminals
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to highlight five wanted suspects and discuss the word of the day. Crimestoppers partners with media organizations, police departments and other law enforcement agencies in eight Middle Georgia counties to provide anonymous rewards for tips that lead to criminal arrests.
Macon State Prison inmate dies after fight, Georgia Department of Corrections confirms
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) -- It is now confirmed that an inmate is dead, following a fight that took place at Macon State Prison on Friday. According to the Georgia Department of Corrections, Macon State Prison inmate Devontae Young has died from injuries related to the fight. Young had been serving...
WRPD and District Attorney announce murder conviction in 2023 shooting
WARNER ROBINS – The Warner Robins Police Department and Houston County District Attorney’s Office announced the murder conviction of Andre Slocumb. The crime occurred on May 29, 2023, as officers responded to a shooting death of a victim at 108 Wendon Way. The deceased victim, Anthony Presley, was shot multiple times with a high-caliber firearm while sitting in his own car. Agencies believe the crime may have been committed due to an ongoing feud between Solcumb and Presley about an alleged drug debt.
Incident reports, court documents detail history of Shekita Maxwell's brushes with the law
MACON, Ga. — With four days left in early voting, there are several races 13WMAZ is watching — including the race for Macon-Bibb County mayor. Last week, we shared platforms for Mayor Lester Miller and challenger Shekita Maxwell, but Maxwell refused to interview. 13WMAZ had planned to ask Maxwell about her goals for office and about a long history of brushes with the law.
Bibb County experiencing outage after potential network breach
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) -- A potential breach of Bibb County's network over the weekend now has officials proceeding with great caution. As a result, offices are unable to use landline phones or access emails, according to Chris Floore, Chief Communications Officer for Macon-Bibb County. For now, the network has been...
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