Crimestoppers seeking a man wanted for rape and traffic charges

Macon Regional Crime Stoppers is spotlighting several individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies across Middle Georgia as part of its ongoing effort to encourage community involvement in locating fugitives.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Crimestoppers works with local law enforcement agencies and media partners across the region, offering anonymous tips and potential cash rewards for information that leads to arrests.

The following individuals are wanted:

Christopher J. Watkins, 21, is wanted by the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office for a Superior Court violation of probation, with the original charge listed as rape. He is also wanted by the Wilcox County Sheriff’s Office for failure to appear on a charge of crossing a police line with contraband, and by the Newton County Sheriff’s Office for traffic-related offenses.

Tyra A. Jones, 29, is wanted by the Houston County Sheriff’s Office for battery involving substantial physical harm.

Dennis C. McDaniel, 68, is wanted by the Peach County Sheriff’s Office for possession of methamphetamine. He is also wanted by the Warner Robins Police Department for traffic-related charges.

James Lockett Jr., 22, is wanted by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office for felony criminal damage to property.

Joshua Brown, 40, is wanted by the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office for criminal trespass. He is also wanted by the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office in Augusta for charges including DUI, driving an unregistered vehicle, and speeding.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of these individuals is encouraged to contact Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68-CRIME (1-877-682-7463). Tips can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Crime Stoppers also shared a reminder about the importance of personal responsibility, emphasizing that while freedom allows individuals to make choices, those decisions can have lasting impacts on the community.