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 6,859 arrests. During the same period, Crimestoppers tips have led to over $807,205.00 in Recovered Property and over $454,148.00 in confiscated drugs. The total rewards paid through May 2025 are $1,186,798.00
Case Studies
Since its inception, Macon Regional Crimestoppers tips have resulted in over 6,859 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.
Blizard, Gracie N., Apprehended by the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office on 05.02.25.
The fugitive was wanted by the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office for Sup. Ct. VOP and 1 Count of Obstruction.
Buchannon, Martel R., Apprehended by the Houston County Sheriff’s Office on 05.21.25.
The fugitive was wanted by the Houston County Sheriff’s Office for Sup. Ct. VOP o/c being Aggravated Assault.
Parks, Jason D., Apprehended by the U.S. Marshal’s Office on 05.22.2025.
The fugitive was wanted by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. for Sup. Ct. VOP. – Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.
Poteat, Christie L., Apprehended by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office on 05.29.25.
The fugitive was wanted by the Bibb Co. S.O for Exploitation/Abuse/Deprivation of a Disabled or Elder Person. Poteat was also wanted by the Jones Co. S.O for Sup. Ct. VOP. o/c being Racketeering.
Bryant, Sidney L., Apprehended by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office on 05.28.2025.
The fugitive was wanted by the Bibb County Sheriffs’ Office for Armed Robbery, Cruelty to Children in the First Degree and Willful Obstruction of Law Enforcement Officers.
Ford, Sharon D., Apprehended by the U.S. Marshal’s Office on 05.05.2025.
The fugitive was wanted by the Bibb County Sheriffs’ Office for Sup. Ct. VOP. o/c being Aggravated Assault.
Knolton, Damario D., Apprehended by the U.S. Marshal’s Office on 05.05.2025.
The fugitive was wanted by the Houston County Sheriff’s Office for Sup. Ct. VOP. o/c Obstruction of L.E. Officer. Knolton was also wanted by Fort Valley PD for Poss. of Firearm by Convicted Felon, Poss. of a Firearm during Commission of Certain Crimes and Aggravated Assault – Felony.
Clifford Balkcom, Apprehended by the U.S. Marshal’s Office on 05.07.2025.
The fugitive was wanted by the U.S. Marshal’s Office for Sup. Ct. VOP. o/c being Rape, St. Ct. VOP. o/c being DUI, and Failure to Register as a Sex Offender/Failure to Comply with Requirements/Provided False Information.
Reeves, Jatavious B., Apprehended by the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office on 05.13.25.
The fugitive was wanted by the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office for FTA – Battery, Theft by Taking – Felony and Willful Obstruction of Law Enforcement Officers – Misdemeanor. Reeves is also wanted by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office for Agg. Assault and Putnam County Sheriff’s Office for St. Ct. VOP o/c being Criminal Trespass.
Thompson, Brent T., Apprehended by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office SRT on 05.15.2025.
The fugitive was wanted by Chatham County Sheriff’s Office – S.O.R.T. Unit being an Absconder, and the charges against Brent are Willful Obstruction of Law Enforcement, Trafficking in Cocaine, Illegal Drugs, Marijuana or Methamphetamine, with a hold for the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office.
Jackson, Misty D., Apprehended by the Houston County Sheriff’s Office on 05.16.2025.
The fugitive was wanted by the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office for Identity Fraud, and the Houston County Sheriff’s Office for 4 counts of Identity Fraud and Punishment – Exploiting Disabled or Elderly.
Hollingsworth, Christopher L., Apprehended by the Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office on 05.29.25.
The fugitive was wanted by the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office for a Felony Bench Warrant – Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Substance.