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Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 36-year-old Ontario Laveart Bester, wanted in connection with a criminal trespass and property damage incident that occurred September 15, 2025, at a Majestic Ct. location. Anyone with information is urged to contact Capt. Dennis Terry at (478) 951-4011, email dterry@maconbibb.us
, or call Macon Regional Crimestoppers at (478) 742-2330.
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Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 36-year-old Ontario Laveart Bester, wanted in connection with a criminal trespass and property damage incident that occurred September 15, 2025, at a Majestic Ct. location. Anyone with information is urged to contact Capt. Dennis Terry at (478) 951-4011, email dterry@maconbibb.us
, or call Macon Regional Crimestoppers at (478) 742-2330.

2 CommentsComment on Facebook

How come they can’t pull their pants up? Laziness? 🤔

If you have seen this Missing Person, or know of her location. Do your part to help and " Make the Call " at 478.742.2330, or 877.68crime, or use use our website, www.crimestop.usThe Monroe County Sheriff's Office received a call on October 31, at 6:23 am in reference to a missing female, Victoria Noelle Chastain (pictured). She is 31 years old, 5'7 and weighs 128 lbs. She has short red/blonde hair. She was last seen wearing a gray shirt or sweatshirt and blue jeans with holes in the knees. She was last seen walking a white dog with black spots at the southbound rest area in Monroe County around midnight. If you have seen Victoria Chastain or know of her whereabouts you are asked to contact the Monroe County Sheriff's Office at 478-994-7010. You may also contact us through Facebook, Instagram or the Monroe County Sheriff's Office app, where you may remain anonymous. ... See MoreSee Less

If you have seen this Missing Person, or know of her location.  Do your part to help and  Make the Call  at 478.742.2330, or 877.68crime, or use use our website, www.crimestop.us

3 CommentsComment on Facebook

Why don't yall look under the bridge

In not

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🚨WANTED FRIDAY FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK 🚨

Authorities are searching for Emmitt L. Mitchum, age 39. He’s a white male, about 6’1” and 230 lbs, wanted for Superior Court Violation of Probation – Failure to Report on original charges of Child Molestation and Cruelty to Children.

Mitchum remains at large, and investigators need your help to bring him in.

💰 You could earn a cash reward for information that leads to his arrest.
📞 Call 1-877-68CRIME (478-742-2330) or visit crimestop.us and select “Submit a Tip” to MAKE THE CALL!

All tips are 100% anonymous. #CrimeStoppers #WantedWednesday #JonesCountyGA
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🚨WANTED FRIDAY FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK 🚨

Authorities are searching for Emmitt L. Mitchum, age 39. He’s a white male, about 6’1” and 230 lbs, wanted for Superior Court Violation of Probation – Failure to Report on original charges of Child Molestation and Cruelty to Children.

Mitchum remains at large, and investigators need your help to bring him in.

💰 You could earn a cash reward for information that leads to his arrest.
📞 Call 1-877-68CRIME (478-742-2330) or visit crimestop.us and select “Submit a Tip” to MAKE THE CALL!

All tips are 100% anonymous. #CrimeStoppers #WantedWednesday #JonesCountyGA

2 CommentsComment on Facebook

Absolutely.

He should not have been on bail or probation

If you have seen, or know the location of this Missing Person, do your part to help keep our communities safe and
“ Make the Call “ at 742.2330, 877.68crime, or make use of our website www.crimestop.us and submit a tip.
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If you have seen, or know the location of this Missing Person, do your part to help keep our communities safe and 
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MEDIA RELEASE
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
BIBB COUNTY, GA.
DAVID J. DAVIS SHERIFF





October 30,2025

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Deputy, Involved in Shooting Incident

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office along with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are investigating a deputy involved shooting that occurred at 4775 Chambers Road, Circle K ,just after 12:00 a.m., Thursday morning.

It was reported that a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Deputy responded to the convenience store in reference to a male subject forcing his way into the store and attacking the store clerk and customers.
Once the deputy arrived on scene, the male subject charged at the deputy with a weapon in hand. The deputy discharged his firearm, striking the subject. Deputies and Paramedics responded to the scene to render aid to the male. The male was later, pronounced deceased on scene. The subject’s name will not be released until next kin has been notified.

No one else was injured during this incident.


The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was called in by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the shooting incident. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Internal Affairs Office will conduct an internal investigation. Updates on this incident will be released as soon as they become available.
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Why the deputy didn’t tase him? Why the deputy didn’t 🔫 him in the hand or feet or some.. I’m not understanding this…

Dang man I was wondering what happened just went pass there. I hope my circle k clerk buddies up there alright. See I told them y’all betta be safe up here cuz they will try ya n this area. Exactly why I keep my fye n this area. Gotta go check on my folks up there when I get off.

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🚨 B.O.L.O. – Theft by Taking Investigation 🚨

The Fort Valley Police Department is requesting the public’s help identifying the individual shown below, wanted in connection with a Theft by Taking investigation that occurred in Fort Valley, Georgia.

If you recognize this person or have any information about their identity or location, please contact the Fort Valley Police Department at 478-825-3383 and ask for the Criminal Investigations Division.

You can also remain anonymous by contacting Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68-CRIME (1-877-682-7463) or by submitting a tip online at www.crimestop.us

💰 You could earn a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest!

#FortValleyPD #CrimeStoppers #BOLO #TheftInvestigation
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🚨 B.O.L.O. – Theft by Taking Investigation 🚨

The Fort Valley Police Department is requesting the public’s help identifying the individual shown below, wanted in connection with a Theft by Taking investigation that occurred in Fort Valley, Georgia.

If you recognize this person or have any information about their identity or location, please contact the Fort Valley Police Department at 478-825-3383 and ask for the Criminal Investigations Division.

You can also remain anonymous by contacting Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68-CRIME (1-877-682-7463) or by submitting a tip online at www.crimestop.us

💰 You could earn a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest!

#FortValleyPD #CrimeStoppers #BOLO #TheftInvestigation

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They can run but they can't hide. With a reward offered, someone will snitch...

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