Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrests 30 people in “Operation Safe Harbor”

June 15, 2023

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A reoccurring problem affecting several North Macon apartment communities involving vandalism, illegal drug usage, and criminal trespassing led the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office to conduct “Operation Safe Harbor”– which resulted in the arrests of 30 people.

In the early hours of Wednesday, June 14th, not long before 1 a.m., the BCSO was notified of a large group of people at the Bowman Station Apartments trespassing and engaging in an unauthorized pool party. When Special Response Units arrived at the apartments, several people began to flee on foot, with others attempting to leave by vehicle. Deputies were able to detain several of the people there– they also found alcohol and drugs were being used on the property.

A total of 28 adults were taken into custody, and 2 juveniles were detained and later released to their parents. Approximately 15 firearms were recovered, one of which being reported as stolen. Deputies impounded 16 vehicles and found marijuana, packaging materials and scales.

Here’s a list of those who were arrested during the operation (All photo credits to Bibb County Sheriff’s Office) BCSO says all were charged with criminal trespass.