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🚨 Captured Fugitive 🚨
Wendell H. Purvis was apprehended by the Houston County Sheriff’s Office on 08.05.2025. He was wanted on a Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear, stemming from the original charge of Possession of Methamphetamine.

Rewards are available for information leading directly to an arrest. Please submit one complete tip, keep all related information under that same tip, and save your login information to remain eligible for a reward.
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🚨 Captured Fugitive 🚨
Wendell H. Purvis was apprehended by the Houston County Sheriff’s Office on 08.05.2025. He was wanted on a Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear, stemming from the original charge of Possession of Methamphetamine.

Rewards are available for information leading directly to an arrest. Please submit one complete tip, keep all related information under that same tip, and save your login information to remain eligible for a reward.

Locate the fugitives in this week's video. For reward up to $2,000, anonymously report tips and #MakeTheCall 1-877-68CRIME #maconga #WANTED #Georgia
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#macon #Milledgeville #warnerrobins #byron #Perry #centerville #fortvalley #gray #forsythga
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MEDIA RELEASE
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
BIBB COUNTY, GA.
DAVID J. DAVIS SHERIFF



September 2, 2025
Death Investigation on Jeffersonville Road

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that occurred in a commercial business parking lot on Jeffersonville Road, just before 5:00 p.m., Tuesday morning.

At 4:40 p.m., a call came into the Macon Bibb E-911 Center reporting a male and female had been shot. Deputies responded to the parking lot of Family Dollar located at 3656 Jeffersonville Road and found a fifty-six-year-old female unresponsive, suffering from a gunshot wound in a Nissan Rogue. According to Chief Deputy Coroner Lonnie Miley, the victim succumbed to her injuries on scene. Also in the vehicle, they found an additional male suffering from a gunshot wound. Paramedics arrived on scene and transported the victim to a medical facility for treatment of his injury. He is currently listed in critical condition. No other injuries have been reported. Investigators are on scene working to determine what led up to the shooting. Witnesses reported it could have been due to an altercation as the result of a prior motor vehicle collision.

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and Jones County Sheriff’s Office deputies are currently in search of a suspect in connection with this incident.

The information provided is preliminary and could change as the investigation progresses. The circumstances surrounding this incident are currently under investigation. Updates will be provided as they become available.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or the Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
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It's says Tuesday morning but 5:00pm

This needs to stop

The Labor Day Holiday Travel period is now complete. Over the weekend, Troopers, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers and local agencies statewide worked to keep Georgia’s roadways safe.
Our mission remains focused on saving lives and reducing crashes. Thank you to everyone who made safe driving choices this holiday period. #laborday #GSP #GACVE #Georgia #holidaytravelperiod
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The reason I'd rather stay at home. 🏡🛋️ #Home #Comfort #Relaxation #safespace

If you have any information related to this incident, do your part to help, and
“ Make the Call “ at 478.742.2330, 877.68crime or make use of our website, www.crmestop.us
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This city is dangerous . Can’t shop, or walk alone .

Already !!! Damn hoodlums give Macon a break

Wow

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