Successes
Statistics
Since the inception of the Macon Regional Crimestoppers program, in the year of 2000, tips provided through the hotline have resulted in over 6,935 arrests. During the same period, Crimestoppers tips have led to over $1,062,755.00 in Recovered Property and over $658,960.00 in confiscated drugs. The total rewards paid through November 2025 are $1,199,349.00
Case Studies
Since its inception, Macon Regional Crimestoppers tips have resulted in over 6,935 arrests. Some of the stories are dramatic, and leads provided through the Crimestoppers hotline have led to some high-profile arrests. Here are some case studies that illustrate how the Crimestoppers program helps catch criminals.
Jimmie L. Jones, was apprehended by Bibb County Sheriff’s Office SIU on 11.19.2025 The arrestee, along with a female by the name of Kinjarra Bonner, was found to have over fifty pounds of marijuana, four pounds of cocaine, thirty-nine grams of crack cocaine, seven grams of ecstasy, and six hundred thirty dollars in U.S. currency.
- Several guns were seized, including a Glock 22 -.40 caliber handgun, a Glock 32 – .357 caliber handgun, a Smith & Wesson MP .45 caliber handgun, an Anderson Arms 300 Blackout assault rifle, and several additional high-capacity magazines, including a 50-round drum. Also, there were three vehicles seized.
King, Bobby, was apprehended by the U.S. Marshal’s T.F.O. on 11.25.2025.
The fugitive was wanted by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office for 19 counts of Animal Cruelty, Sup. Ct. VOP. o/c’s being 2 counts of Credit Card Forgery, Burglary 2nd degree, Exploitation of the elderly, Poss. of Schedule II Drugs.
Lipford, Jacob., was apprehended by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office on 11.10.2025.
The fugitive was wanted by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office for Sup. CT. VOP. o/c being Failure to Appear for Terroristic Threats & Acts.
Duncan, Briton, was apprehended by the J.C. S.O. on 11.11.2025.
The fugitive was wanted by the Jones County Sheriff’s Office for 2 counts of Sup. Ct. VOP. o/c’s being Abandonment of Controlled Substances, Obstruction of L.E., and Laid charges of Poss. of Cocaine, poss. of Marijuana, and Obstruction of L.E.
Bester, Ontario, was apprehended by Bibb County Sheriff’s Office on 11.12.2025.
The fugitive was wanted by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office for 1st degree Burglary, Criminal Damage to Property, Sup. Ct. VOP. o/c being Theft by Receiving Stolen Property.
Wivell, Melissa, was apprehended by Houston County Sheriff’s Office on 11.06.2025.
The fugitive was wanted by the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office for Theft by Receiving Stolen Property (Felony).
Tye, Daniel, was apprehended by the U.S. Marshal’s T.F.O. on 11.04.2025.
The fugitive was wanted by the Conewago Township, Dunlap County, PA. PD for Failure to Appear for theft by Unlawful Taking, 2 counts of Access Device Used to Obtain or Attempt to Obtain Property and Services.
King, Jessica, was apprehended by the Houston County Sheriff’s Office on 11.24.2025.
The fugitive was wanted by the Houston County Sheriff’s Office for Sup. Ct. VOP. o/c’s being Poss. of Methamphetamine, Poss. of Heroin and Poss. of Drug Related Items.
Davidson, Wayne, was apprehended by the Kingsport, TN. PD on 11.19.2025.
The fugitive was wanted by the Peach County Sheriff’s Office for Failure to Report as a Sex Offender.