Macon Police Department News

1. BOLO Extended - We Need Your Help
BOLO stands for Be On Look Out - and when the Macon Police Department posts one, we need the public's help to be our eyes and ears to help solve a crime.

In this case, the Traffic Division is seeking assistance in locating 2 vehicles: a red or maroon 1995-2001 Ford Explorer and a 1998-2002 model Honda Accord. The Explorer will have driver side front end damage around the headlight assembly and surrounding trim. The Honda also will have lower front end and under-carriage damage.

These vehicles are believed to be involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident on Friday, June 4th on Houston Avenue and Quinlan Drive at approximately 1:11 a.m., when a pedestrian was struck and killed.

If you have any information on this accident, on any of the drivers, or on these vehicles, please call Macon Police at 751-7500 or Crimestoppers at
1-877-68CRIME.

2. What a Line!
Macon Police Department (MPD) conducted Line Inspections recently, Precinct 1 on June 8th at the Centreplex parking lot, and Precinct 2, on June 16th at Macedonia Baptist Church. Line inspections are conducted by each of MPD's four precincts twice a year to ensure: (a)officers are in compliance with departmental policies, (b) their vehicles are in top shape for daily duty, and (c) are well-maintained for longevity. Each officer, vehicle, uniform, and his or her equipment is inspected by members of MPD's Command Staff and precinct officers.

3. Number 1 on the Diamond
The Macon Police Department rules! Congratulations to the MPD's softball team, crowned city champs on Monday, June 14th. MPD continued its winning streak in 2010, capturing its 3rd city crown in 3 years. MPD trounced the Macon Water Authority 15-5 to win it all, after edging Atlanta Gas 6-5 to earn a spot in the championship game. The league consists of 7 teams that play a 14 game schedule.

Members of the MPD softball team include: Pitcher - David Jones; Catcher - Mike Bittick; 1B - Trey Carmical; 2B - Alex Bell; 3B - Neal Moore; SS - Shawn Bridger; Outfielders: Robert Martin, Matt Kaase, Bill Gay, Carlos Mosley

4.Officers of the Month
Congratulations to the Macon Police Department officers selected as tops in the department during the past four months:

February - Property Investigator Jay Touchton
Investigator Touchton's interrogation skills and pursuit of leads resulted in double figures for felony arrests for the month of February. These charges included six commercial burglaries and five residential burglaries.

March - Officer Brian Powell, Precinct 3
Officer Powell’s observations, while on patrol, led him to stop a car matching the description of a vehicle that had fled the scene of an earlier burglary. After questioning and a search of the vehicle, the suspects were charged with several commercial burglaries. Additionally, Officer Powell’s quick response to a burglary in progress on Log Cabin Drive resulted in an arrest at the scene.

April - Officer Jason Kellum, CID
On April 21, Officer Kellum, along with his K-9 partner “Rita”, initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for failure to maintain lanes. A search of the vehicle revealed 4 kilos (10 pounds) of powder cocaine with a street value of approximately $452,000.00. This drug confiscation was one of the largest in MPD history. Rita is more than man's best friend - she's an officer's best friend. Rita is a Belgian Malanois (pronounced mal-in-wa).

May - Investigator Shatekia Mitchell
Investigator Mitchell’s investigative workload included several arson cases, terrorist threats and stalking. These cases resulted in several thousand dollars worth of damage to property, and a direct threat to the safety of others. Her investigation of these cases resulted in case closure. In addition, while on patrol, Investigator Mitchell observed a burglary in progress and apprehended a suspect at the scene.

Thanks to Chief Mike Burns' Secretary, Tracy Wood, for the "Officer of the Month" info. For more information on the Macon Police Department select "Police Department" under City Departments, on the left side of the webpage.