UPDATE: Man who fled on foot after vehicle pursuit now in custody

Warner Robins Police say the man is now in custody.

May 16, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Billy Joe Jessie Gfx — Photo: Warner Robins Police Department

UPDATE (6:28 p.m.) – Warner Robins Police say the man is now in custody.

ORIGINAL STORY (5:49 p.m.):

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department says multiple agencies are searching for a 47-year-old, possibly named Billy Joe Jessie, who’s wanted for felony sexual offenses against a minor out of Alabama.

Police say around 4 Thursday afternoon, the man led officers on a chase in the Westcliff Circle area before abandoning a silver BMW and fleeing on foot. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans.

Call 911, Sgt. Brandon Smith at (478) 302-5380 or Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68-CRIME if you have information.