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 6,894 arrests. During the same period, Crimestoppers tips have led to over $808,655 in Recovered Property and over $457,908.00 in confiscated drugs. The total rewards paid through August 2025 are $1,191,368.00
Case Studies
Since its inception, Macon Regional Crimestoppers tips have resulted in over 6,894 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.
Sellers, Richard B., Apprehended by the Bibb County Sheriff’s office on 08.11.25.
The Fugitive was wanted by the Bibb County Sheriff’s office for Sup. Ct. VOP. original charge being Aggravated Assault, False Imprisonment, and Battery.
Goodwin, Janice M., Apprehended by the Bibb County Sheriff’s office on 08.12.25.
The fugitive was wanted by the Jones County Sheriff’s office for Sup. Court Violation of Probation o/c being Poss. w/ Int. to Distribute Methamphetamine.
Crapps, Bradley N., Apprehended by the Bibb County Sheriff’s office on 08.12.25.
The fugitive was wanted by the Bibb County Sheriff ’s office for Possession of Fentanyl – Felony and Possession of Methamphetamine – Felony.
Purvis, Wendell H., Apprehended by the Houston County Sheriff ‘s office on 08.05.2025.
The fugitive was wanted by the Houston County Sheriff ‘s Office for a bench warrant for Failure to Appear on the original charge of Possession of Methamphetamine.
Cherry, Ajoyus M., Apprehended by the Baldwin County Sheriff’s office on 08.18.25.
The fugitive was wanted by the Baldwin County Sheriff’s office for St. Ct. VOP. o/c being Battery.
Dupree, Chadwick D., Apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Task Force office on 08.19.2025.
The fugitive was wanted by the Jones County Sheriff’s office for Sup. Ct. VOP. original charges being Aggravated Assault.
Ford, Jessica N., Apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Task Force office on 08.19.2025.
The fugitive was wanted by the Bibb County Sheriff’s office on two Superior Court Bench Warrants issued in Houston County.
Anderson, Michael M., Apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Task Force office on 08.20.2025.
The fugitive was wanted by the U.S. Marshals Task Force office for Sup. Ct. VOP. o/c being Child Pornography.
Scott, Jacoree, Apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Task Force office on 08.20.2025. The fugitive was wanted by the Butts County Sheriff’s office, Ga. for Aggravated Assault, Armed Robbery, Theft by Taking ( Auto ), and Criminal Trespass.