CRIME & SAFETY
One dead, 2 hospitalized after three people overdose in Macon home
MACON, Ga. — Editors note: A previous version of this story said 33-year-old Latrese Johnson was dead. We later confirmed again with Coroner Leon Jones that she is on life support for donor purposes. One person is dead and two were hospitalized after an overdose in Macon, according to...
UPDATE: Man wanted in Warner Robins hit-and-run now in custody
UPDATE (4/23/24): Warner Robins Police say the man wanted in connection with a hit-and-run last month is now in custody. According to a news release, Dustin Nelson turned himself in around 1:30 Tuesday afternoon. “He is being processed on warrants for felony hit and run and failure to report an...
‘Collateral damage’: Houston DA threatened to prosecute police officer after critical Facebook comment, records show
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — Warner Robins’ police chief says the Houston District Attorney threatened to prosecute one of his officers after a critical comment on social media. Chief Wayne Fisher described his March conversation with Will Kendall in a report to Mayor LaRhonda Patrick. According to records obtained...
Masked gunman steals cash register in Macon store robbery
MACON, Ga. -- A man is on the run after robbing a Macon store at gunpoint. Bibb County deputies say the Lucky Food Mart at 807 Main Street was robbed around 11 p.m. A masked man went into the store, pulled out a gun and fired several shots while telling the store clerk to step away from the counter.
‘My home has been acquired fraudulently’ | Woman arrested, accused of stealing 5 Macon properties worth $90K
MACON, Ga. — When you think of theft, you likely think of someone stealing jewelry, cash or something easy to put in a pocket and walk away with. But in Macon, an Atlanta woman is accused of stealing five separate pieces of land – including a Central Georgia family's second home.
Funeral plans announced for Darrious Stephens, Albany City employee who went missing in Flint River
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Details surrounding the funeral of Albany Public Works employee, Darrious Stephens, have been announced. Stephens went missing on Monday, Feb. 12, while taking water samples from the river during heavy rainfall. His body was found on March 3, in the Flint River near the Baker-Mitchell County line.
Perry Police seek public assistance in identifying person in Marco's Pizza theft case
MACON, Ga. (WGXA)- Perry Police need the public's help identifying a person in a theft case. They're searching for the individual in these photographs. They say it involves theft of mislaid property at Marco's Pizza. If you can recognize this person or have any information in this case, please call...
53-year-old Bibb County woman arrested after 25-year-old woman doused in gas
BIBB COUNTY, Ga. - A 53-year-old woman, Kimberly Lashawn Brooks, has been taken into custody by Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputies in connection with an aggravated assault investigation. The incident took place at a residence within the 3800 block of Log Cabin Drive. The call for assistance was received...
Man sentenced in Macon to 50 years for child molestation
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) -- A Middle Georgia man who worked with the Bibb County School District was sentenced to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to child molestation charges, earlier this month. 55-year-old Charles Jackson pleaded guilty in Bibb Superior Court to charges of Child Molestation, Enticing a Child...
Police searching for missing Bibb County murder suspect
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office Investigators are asking for help finding a missing murder suspect. 19-year-old Brian Latrell Colbert Jr., of Macon is currently wanted in connection to the death investigation of 50-year-old Brian Matthew Brown on November 26th, 2023. Colbert Jr. is 5'5 and weighs...
Macon Regional Crimestoppers searching for suspected criminals
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to highlight five wanted suspects. 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. Jakeyah Jackson, female. She’s...
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