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25th Annual Macon Regional Crimestoppers Luncheon Honors Five Fallen Officers

Macon Regional Crimestoppers honored five Georgia officers at its 25th Annual Community Luncheon on Monday, November 2, 2026, at the Edgar H. Wilson Convention Center in Macon. First responders, sponsors and media partners also heard how Bibb County investigators are revisiting cold cases and how residents can report family violence anonymously.

Remembering five Georgia officers

The memorial program recognized the officers in order of their end-of-watch dates:

  • Police Officer Senior Pradeep Tamang, Gwinnett County Police Department — February 1, 2026.
  • Police Officer Caleb Daniel Abney, Hahira Police Department — February 19, 2026.
  • Police Officer Dustin T. Krish, Carrollton Police Department — June 9, 2026.
  • Deputy Sheriff Betty Jean Uriegas, Hall County Sheriff’s Office — August 8, 2026.
  • Sergeant Chris Fisher, Warm Springs Police Department — September 1, 2026.

The program also included a Fallen Comrade Table in honor of those who are missing.

Bibb County investigators report progress on cold cases

Major Jason Batchelor of the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office told guests that the agency’s cold case unit had closed six rape cases and four armed robbery cases. In 41NBC’s November 2 report from the luncheon, Batchelor described investigations reaching back 15 to 20 years. He credited advances in forensic technology with helping investigators identify suspects in older cases.

Sgt. Greg Thomas, executive director of Macon Regional Crimestoppers, told 41NBC that residents have a part to play, too. His request was simple: “make the call and share what is known.”

A way to report family violence

Houston County Sheriff Matt Moulton’s presentation showed how to use the free Macon Regional Crimestoppers app to submit a family violence tip. Choose “Family Violence” on the tip form, then save the tip ID and password to check for a reply. WPGA covered the launch in June. By the luncheon, the figures presented showed 327 first-time downloads across iPhone and Android.

Thank you to our presenting sponsors: the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Robins Financial Credit Union, 13WMAZ and The Peyton Anderson Foundation. We’re grateful to every sponsor who helps fund anonymous tip rewards across Middle Georgia. See the 2026 luncheon sponsors.

To share information anonymously, call 478-742-2330 or use the app. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.