Macon Regional Crimestoppers

18 hours ago

MEDIA RELEASE
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
BIBB COUNTY, GA.
DAVID J. DAVIS SHERIFF

October 14, 2026

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Human Remains

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating human remains discovered in an abandoned residence inside the 3000 block of Columbus Road. The call came into the Macon Bibb E-911 Center just after 10:00 p.m., Wednesday night.

It was reported that a deceased person was discovered inside an abandoned residence. Patrol Deputies arrived on scene and located a deceased individual.

The Criminal Investigation Division and Crime Scene Unit responded to the scene to investigate. The identity of the discovered, and the length of time the remains were in the residence has yet to be determined.

According to Deputy Coroner Lonnie Miley the remains will be sent to the GBI Crime Lab to be examined to determine the identity of the person.

This incident is currently under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to call the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500, or Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME. ... See MoreSee Less

Macon Regional Crimestoppers

1 day ago

MEDIA RELEASE
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
BIBB COUNTY, GA.

DAVID J. DAVIS SHERIFF

October 14, 2026

Arrests made in connection with Armed Robbery and Aggravated Assault Investigations
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division has made arrests in connection with multiple Aggravated Assault and Armed Robbery Investigations.

On October 13, 2026, just after noon, the Criminal Investigation Division, with assistance from the Gang Unit, Special Investigations Unit, C.I.T.E. Unit, and the US Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, executed a search warrant at a residence inside the 100 block of Steven Drive. During the search, deputies detained four individuals inside of the residence. Two firearms were recovered, a rifle buttstock, and several rounds of rifle and pistol ammunition and magazines. After the execution of the search warrant, all four individuals detained were transported to the Criminal Investigation Division for further investigation.

Of those detained, Investigators identified nineteen-year-olds Navon Sams and Kenneth Tyrell Watkins of Macon as suspects in connection with Aggravated Assault and Armed Robbery incidents in Bibb County. Navon Sams was a suspect in connection with four Armed Robberies. On September 28, 2026, at 9:20 p.m., at Hidden Lakes Apartments, located at 180 Hidden Lakes Court, a male and female victim reported to deputies that while meeting up for a Facebook Marketplace transaction, they were robbed at gunpoint by three males of a firearm, credit cards and an undisclosed amount of cash. On September 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., at Gray Parc Apartments, located at 2275 Gray Highway, a male victim reported to deputies that while meeting up for a Facebook Marketplace transaction, he was robbed at gunpoint by three males of three firearms and a phone. On October 10, 2026, at 9:06 p.m., a male victim reported to deputies that while meeting up for a Facebook Marketplace transaction, inside the 200 block of Wayside Drive, he was robbed at gunpoint by multiple males of an undisclosed amount of cash and his phone, before fleeing the area. Investigators were able to identify Kenneth Tyrell Watkins as an additional suspect in connection with this incident. On October 12, 2026, just before 9:00 p.m., investigators responded to a local medical facility in reference to a report of a person shot. The male victim reported while meeting up for a Facebook Marketplace transaction, inside the 5100 block of Eisenhower Parkway, he was robbed at gunpoint by three males of his firearm. During the altercation, shots were fired and the victim suffered a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local medical facility by personal vehicle. His injury was none life threatening.

After further investigation into these incidents, Navon Sams and Kenneth Tyrell Watkins were placed under arrest and transported to the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center. Navon Sams has been charged with three counts of Armed Robbery and Aggravated Assault. Kenneth Tyrell Watkins has been charged with Armed Robbery and Aggravated Assault. Both Sams and Watkins were denied bond.

The investigation is still active, pending further charges. Investigators are asking anyone who has any information to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or the Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME. ... See MoreSee Less