December 9, 2021

Update: Second Arrest made in Homicide Investigation

On Wednesday evening, Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators and members of the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force made a second arrest in connection with the homicide that took place at the Best Western, located in the 2400 block of Riverside Drive. The original incident took place on November 23, 2021.

It was reported that, 27-year-old Chauncey Jevon Love II of Florida, was fatally wounded during a marijuana transaction, in the parking lot of the Best Western.

Investigators identified and located the second suspect, 23-year-old Isaac Folabi-Sola Adesina of Hampton, Georgia. Adesina was interviewed by investigators and then transported to the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center.

Adesina is currently being held, without bond, for the charge of Murder.

The original media releases are attached below.

This is still an ongoing investigation. Additional arrests are pending further investigation. If anyone has any information about this incident, please call the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at (478) 751-7500, or the Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME

December 2, 2021

Update: Arrest Made in Homicide Investigation

On Wednesday evening, Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators made an arrest in connection with the homicide that occurred at the Best Western located in the 2400 block of Riverside. The incident took place on November 23, 2021.

It was reported that, 27-year-old Chauncey Jevon Love II of Florida, was fatally wounded during a marijuana transaction, in the parking lot of the Best Western.

Through the course of the investigation 23-year-old Javacea Javonne Battle of Atlanta, was identified as one of the suspects involved in connection with the Homicide. Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators located Battle in Fulton County and worked with local law authorities to make contact with him. Battle was interviewed about the incident and then taken into custody by Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators. Battle was transported to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Center where he is being held for the charge of Murder. Battle currently does not have a bond.

The original media releases are attached below.

This is still an ongoing investigation. Additional arrests are pending further investigation. If anyone has any information about this incident, please call the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at (478) 751-7500, or the Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME

November 24, 2021

Asking for the Public’s Assistance in Homicide Investigation

Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators are asking for the Public’s Assistance in a Homicide Investigation that occurred in the parking lot of the Best Western, located in the 2400 block of Riverside Drive.

Through the course of the investigation, Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators discovered that 27-year-old Chauncey Jevon Love II and two other men drove up from Jacksonville, Florida, to make a marijuana transaction. Investigators stated that the individuals that met with Love may also be from out of town and they are working on identifying these individuals.

During the transaction, Love was shot by the individuals that they were meeting with. Love had attempted to drive away after being shot. The vehicle crossed over Riverside Drive and went into a ditch. The individuals that were in the vehicle, with Love, jumped out and ran across the interstate. Investigators are continuing to speak with those men. Love was pronounced deceased at the scene by Coroner Ronnie Miley.

Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators are continuing to collect evidence and speak with others, who may have possibly witnessed this incident. Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance in helping identify and locate the individuals that met with Love and his two passengers. If anyone has information in reference to this investigation, you are urged to contact the Bibb Sheriff’s Office at 478-751 -7500 or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.

Update: November 24, 2021

Homicide Investigation on Riverside Drive

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that happened in the parking lot of 2400 Riverside Drive at just after 11:00 p.m. on November 23, 2021.

It was reported that a male was shot in a vehicle in the parking lot of 2400 Riverside Drive just after 11:00 p.m. When deputies arrived they found 27-year-old Chauncey Jevon Love II, from Orange Park Florida unresponsive. Love had attempted to drive away after being shot. The vehicle crossed over Riverside Drive and went into the ditch. No one else was injured during the incident. Next of kin has been notified at this time. Love was pronounced deceased on scene by Deputy Coroner Ronnie Miley.

There is no information on the suspect or what lead up to the incident at this time.

This incident is still under investigation anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Bibb Sheriff’s Office at 478-751 -7500 or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.

November 24, 2021

Homicide Investigation on Riverside Drive

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that happened in the parking lot of 2400 Riverside Drive at just after 11:00 p.m. on November 23, 2021.

It was reported that a male was shot in a vehicle in the parking lot of 2400 Riverside Drive just after 11:00 p.m. When deputies arrived they found a 27-year-old male, from Orange Park Florida unresponsive. The victim had attempted to drive away after being shot. The vehicle crossed over Riverside Drive and went into the ditch. No one else was injured during the incident. Next of kin has not been notified at this time. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene by Deputy Coroner Ronnie Miley.

There is no information on the suspect or what lead up to the incident at this time.

This incident is still under investigation anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Bibb Sheriff’s Office at 478-751 -7500 or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.