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OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
BIBB COUNTY, GA.
DAVID J. DAVIS SHERIFF
February 3, 2026
UPDATE: Arrest made in connection with Stolen Vehicle Investigation
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Gang Unit has made an arrest in connection with a stolen vehicle investigation. The incident occurred at 3:36 p.m., on Gledhill Street near Churchill Street.
An investigator from the Gang Unit spotted a stolen Kia Sportage inside the 3000 block of Gledhill Street. When deputies approached the vehicle to investigate, two males attempted to flee. One armed male suspect was immediately apprehended by deputies after a deputy’s taser was deployed.
The second suspect ran into a wooded area. Deputies pursued the suspect and heard shots fired upon entering the woods. Once inside the woods, the Gang Unit Investigator and other pursuing deputies encountered two males armed with rifles. The armed assailants ignored deputies’ orders to surrender and continued to flee. It is believed these individuals had fired multiple automatic rounds to harm or to intimidate pursuing deputies.
Multiple Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to the scene to assist. The Georgia State Patrol and the US Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Taskforce also arrived to assist the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The armed males were viewed fleeing the area. Moments later, the second suspect was apprehended near Sharon Drive.
The suspect was identified as thirty-four-year-old Rickie Scott Watson. Watson was transported to a local medical facility for a minor injury sustained. The second suspect was identified as seventeen-year-old George Hoza Weaks. Weaks was transported to the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center. No other injuries were reported. Multiple Firearms have been recovered. Deputies are still investigating the shooting incident in search of additional suspects. There is no imminent threat to the community.
George Weaks has been charged with Obstruction of a Law Enforcement Officer, Possession of Firearm by Persons under Eighteen, Felony Theft by Receiving Stolen Property and Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Crime. Weaks is currently being held without bond.
Upon Rickie Scott Watson’s release from the medical facility, he was transported to the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center. Rickie Watson has been charged with Obstruction of a Law Enforcement Officer, two counts of Felony Theft by Receiving Stolen Property and two counts of Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Crime. Watson is currently being held without bond.
Bibb County Sheriff David Davis said, “We will be relentless in our hunt for anyone who tries to either harm or intimidate our deputies. Attacks like what happened today will not be tolerated.”
This incident is still under investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or the Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME. ... See MoreSee Less
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Massachusetts Man Charged for Assaulting Federal Officer with Dangerous Weapon
“This case illustrates the danger that our Marshals and other agents face on a daily basis as they work to keep us safe,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “This Department of Justice will continue vigorously prosecuting anyone who attacks our brave law enforcement officers — if you cross that line, you will pay.”
Read more: www.justice.gov/opa/pr/massachusetts-man-charged-assaulting-federal-officer-dangerous-weapon ... See MoreSee Less
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Get this garbage off the page and keep it relevant to local stuff... no one wants this political garbage.
🚨 ¡ALERTA EN GEORGIA! Rescatan a dos hermanas tras ser secuestradas por un sujeto que contactaron en Roblox.
Un viaje de 24 horas desde Nebraska terminó en arresto en suelo georgiano. El sospechoso, identificado como Hser Mu Lah Say (19 años), fue interceptado en el condado de Lowndes, Georgia, mientras trasladaba a dos menores de 12 y 15 años a quienes conoció en la plataforma Roblox.
El Alguacil John Budensiek, del condado de Martin, confirmó que el sujeto realizó un proceso de "grooming" durante meses, enviando incluso regalos a la casa de las niñas antes de convencerlas de huir con él. A pesar de que la familia les confiscó los teléfonos, las menores siguieron en contacto mediante una tablet.
Este caso pone en evidencia la vulnerabilidad de nuestros hijos en internet. ¿Estamos haciendo lo suficiente para supervisar sus juegos en línea?
Queremos escucharte.
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#NotiVisionGeorgia #GeorgiaNews #HserMuLahSay #SeguridadInfantil #HispanosEnGeorgia #Roblox #Snapchat #Justicia #AlertaPadres ... See MoreSee Less
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Peach County jury convicts man in child sexual abuse case (Find the link below 👇 in the first comment!) ... See MoreSee Less
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Macon man arrested for fatal August hit-and-run on Rocky Creek Road, sheriff's office says ... See MoreSee Less
Macon man arrested for fatal August hit-and-run on Rocky Creek Road, sheriff's office says
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The sheriff's office says Carmelo Johnson, 21, has been arrested for hitting and killing Ronni Abbott with his car on Rocky Creek Road0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Please review the most updated Missing Person poster for Mrs. Vickers. We appreciate the outpouring of support we have received so far. If you see anyone you believe may be Mrs. Vickers, we ask that you contact 911 to assist us in verifying. Thank you again. ... See MoreSee Less
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17-year-old injured in south Macon shooting, rushed to hospital, Bibb County Sheriff's Office says ... See MoreSee Less
17-year-old injured in south Macon shooting, rushed to hospital, Bibb County Sheriff's Office says
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They say the shooting happened just after 11 a.m. Monday morning.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
It starts at home.He sees a Trooper.
So do we.
📢 123rd Trooper School applications are now OPEN.
Your future is waiting. Are you ready to step into it? Go to gatrooper.com to start your journey today! ... See MoreSee Less
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Update from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. The subject shown below has been identified.
If you can identify or know the location of the person shown in the shared Monroe County Sheriff's Office media release. Do your part to help, and call Investigator Marc Mansfield at 478.994.7010.
If you wish to stay anonymous and receive a cash reward,
" Make the Call " at 478.742.2330, 877.668crime ( 27463 ) or use our website and submit your confidential tip, www.crimestop.us ... See MoreSee Less
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