Successes
Statistics
Since the inception of the Macon Regional Crimestoppers program, tips provided through the hotline have resulted in over 6,703 arrests. During the same period, Crimestoppers tips have led to over $805,177.00 in Recovered Property and over $435,838.00 in confiscated drugs. The total rewards paid through April 2024 are $ 1,146,287.00
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$ 805177
Recovered Property
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$ 435838
Recovered Drugs
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$ 1146287
Rewards Paid
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6703
Total Arrest
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13324
Total Warrants served
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$ 8355
YTD Rewards Paid
Case Studies
Since its inception, Macon Regional Crimestoppers tips have resulted in over 6,703 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.
1. Perdue, Travis – Apprehended by the U.S. Marshal’s Task Force on
April 29, 2024. The fugitive was wanted by the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office for Aggravated Assault, Hone Invasion-1degree, Criminal Damage to Property-2nd degree.
2. Bradshaw, Erica M. – Apprehended by the Jones County Sheriff’s Office on
April 25, 2024. The fugitive was wanted by the Houston County Sheriff’s Office for Sup. Ct. VOP. o/c being Poss. of Methamphetamine. At the time of her arrest, the fugitive was charged with Poss. of Fentanyl. The Houston County DA’s Office rewarded an additional $500.00 for the drug related arrest.
The Houston County District Attorneys Office rewarded an additional reward for the drug related arrest.
3. Williams, Chik Amechi. – Apprehended by the Warner Robins Drug Unit on
April 09, 2024. The arrestee had in his possession 8.8 grams of Fentanyl, valued at $300.00, and 11.3 grams of Cocaine, valued at $1130.00. The arrestee was charged with Sale od Schd. I or II Controlled Substance, Poss. of Schd. I Controlled Substance, Trafficking in Illegal Drugs and Parole Violation.
The Houston County District Attorneys Office rewarded an additional reward for the drug related arrest.
4. Kinsey, Haquarius. – Apprehended by the Warner Robins Police Dept. Drug Unit on
April 22, 2024. The arrestee had in his possession 1.4 grams of Fentanyl, valued at $60.00, and .7 grams of Cocaine, valued at $70.00. The arrestee was charged with 3 counts of Sales of Schd. I or II Controlled Substance, 2 counts of Sale of Methamphetamine, and Poss. of a firearm or Knife during a Crime. The arrestee had in his possession a Mossberg 40 caliber handgun, valued at $250.00.
The Houston County District Attorneys Office rewarded an additional reward for the drug related arrest.
5. Hernandez, Luis. – Apprehended by the Warner Robins Police Dept. on April 23, 2024. The arrestee had in his possession 14.4 grams of Methamphetamine, valued at $300.00, .6 grams of Heroin, valued at $120.00, and .2 grams of fentanyl, valued at $20.00. The arrestee was charged with 4 counts of Poss. Manufacture Certain Controlled Substances, and Poss., Manufacturer, Distribution, or sale of Controlled Substance, Poss. of Marijuana, and Obstruction of Law Enforcement.
The Houston County District Attorneys Office rewarded an additional reward for the drug related arrest.
6. McCall, Antonie. – Apprehended by the Bibb County S.O. Gang Unit on April 18, 2024. The fugitive was wanted by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office for Sup. Ct. VOP. o/c being Burglary. At the time of his arrest, the fugitive was being sought by the B.C.S.O. for Agg. Battery.
7. Dyer, Matthew. – Apprehended by the Crawford County S.O. on April 14, 2024. The fugitive was wanted by the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office for Terroristic Threats & Acts, Battery, Cruelty to Children 3rd At the time of arrest the fugitive was also charged with Felony Obstruction of Law Enforcement.
8. Brown, Rishard – Apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Office on April 10, 2024. The fugitive was wanted by the Jones County Sheriff’s Office for Sup.Ct. VOP. o/c being Entering Auto, Trespassing and State Ct. VOP. o/c False Statements. The fugitive was also found to have in his poss. a Springfield 9mm, valued at $400.00.
9. Sutton, Shanice – Apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Task Force Office on April 10, 2024. The fugitive was wanted by the Bibb County S.O. for Burglary.
10. Ford, Gartrell – Apprehended by the U.S. Marshal’s Task Force Office on April 1, 2024. The fugitive was wanted by the Baldwin County S.O. for Felony Obstruction, Felony -Theft by Taking, and Hit & Run.