Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for 19 counts of animal cruelty, drug charges in Bibb County

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of these individuals is asked to call Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68-CRIME (1-877-682-7463).

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies in Middle Georgia and sharing the organization’s word of the day.

Crimestoppers partners with media outlets and law enforcement in eight Middle Georgia counties, offering anonymous rewards for tips that lead to arrests.

The following individuals are wanted:

• Dustin Lacount is wanted by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office for a Superior Court probation violation. Original charges include theft by deception and theft by receiving.
• Claude Codding is wanted by the Jones County Sheriff’s Office for a Superior Court probation violation. Original charges include second-degree burglary and second-degree criminal damage to property.
• Bobby King is wanted by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office for 19 counts of cruelty to animals, three counts of purchase, possession, manufacture, distribute or sale of a Schedule II drug, and a Superior Court probation violation. Original charges include second-degree burglary, exploitation or abuse of a disabled or elderly person, and credit card forgery.
• Kristin Johnson is wanted by the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office for financial transaction card fraud – felony.
• Bryce Swilley is wanted by the Peach County Sheriff’s Office for a sex offender registration violation.

In addition to spotlighting the fugitives, Crimestoppers shared the “Word of the Day.”

Today’s Word of the Day is perseverance.

Crimestoppers explained that perseverance is the steady determination to keep moving forward, even when challenges stand in the way. It’s not about never facing setbacks — it’s about choosing to rise again each time we do. With perseverance, small steps turn into big progress, and obstacles become opportunities for growth.

By persevering together as a team, Crimestoppers says, communities show resilience, inspire one another, and prove that consistency and courage lead to lasting success.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of these individuals is asked to call Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68-CRIME (1-877-682-7463). All tips are anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.