Tucker Sargent

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Evening News Anchor at WMGT-TV (Macon, GA)

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UPDATE: Man who ran from traffic stop on I-16 now in custody

2 days ago | 41nbc.com | Tucker Sargent

Twiggs Academy canceled recess and tightened security during the search. UPDATE (4/22/25 – 8:45 p.m.): The man who ran from a traffic stop on I-16 Tuesday is now in custody, according to an update Tuesday night from the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office. “The subject has been CAPTURED, thank you to everyone who called in,” the update stated. Deputies have not identified the man.
Search continues for suspect who fled during I-16 traffic stop in Twiggs County

2 days ago | 41nbc.com | Tucker Sargent

The man fled toward Hamlin Floyd Road after a traffic stop. Twiggs Academy canceled recess and tightened security during the search. JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A manhunt in Twiggs County led to a school lockdown Tuesday after a man fled on foot during a traffic stop on Interstate 16, according to the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office. Just before 12:30 p.m., deputies attempted a traffic stop on I-16.
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores April 14-18

2 days ago | 41nbc.com | Tucker Sargent

This week's Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This week’s Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, April 14 and Friday, April 18.
48-year-old woman killed in ATV accident in Roberta

3 days ago | 41nbc.com | Tucker Sargent

The crash happened on private property in the 700 block of Tucker Road. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 48-year-old woman died Monday morning in an ATV crash on private property in Crawford County, according to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office.
Johnson State Prison officer arrested, accused of enabling inmate assault

3 days ago | 41nbc.com | Tucker Sargent

Baronique Burton was charged and fired after allegedly enabling an inmate assault at Johnson State Prison in Wrightsville. WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT). — A Johnson State Prison correctional officer was arrested and fired this month after being accused of enabling an inmate assault, according to warrants and a statement from the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC).
Inmate charged with Sammy Jackson’s murder now accused of assaulting deputy at Houston County jail

6 days ago | 41nbc.com | Tucker Sargent

The sheriff's office says Iquane Brown, who's charged in the killing of Sammy Jackson, now faces additional felony charges after a violent attack on a detention deputy. WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An inmate charged in the murder of former Fort Valley State coach Sammy Jackson is now facing new felony charges after deputies say he attacked a jailer inside the Houston County Detention Center.
Eleven members of MPL gang in Dublin sentenced to prison

1 week ago | 41nbc.com | Tucker Sargent

Gang members pleaded guilty to racketeering, murder, and other violent crimes after a multi-agency investigation in Laurens County. DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Eleven members of the street gang Money Power Loyalty (MPL) pleaded guilty to racketeering and other charges and have been sentenced to prison, including the gang’s founder and three leaders, according to a news release from the Georgia Attorney General’s Office.
Drowsy driver crashes into Twiggs County patrol vehicle off I-16

1 week ago | 41nbc.com | Tucker Sargent

The sheriff’s office says the crash could have been much worse and urges drivers to take drowsy driving seriously. JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A drowsy driver crashed into a Twiggs County patrol vehicle late Wednesday night after failing to stop at a sign off I-16, according to the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office. The crash happened just after 11 p.m., when a patrol deputy was driving along Highway 96 toward Jeffersonville.
Johnson County man charged with child exploitation via Snapchat

1 week ago | 41nbc.com | Tucker Sargent

Jose Quinones is charged with enticing a child and furnishing obscene material after contacting a 13-year-old through Snapchat. WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Wrightsville man accused of sending sexually explicit content to a 13-year-old girl on Snapchat was arrested Wednesday in Douglas, according to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office.
UPDATE: Perry Police identify 'person of interest' in quadruple homicide - 41NBC News

1 week ago | 41nbc.com | Tucker Sargent

The Perry Police Department says detectives have identified a person of interest in a quadruple homicide earlier this month. UPDATE (4/17/2025 at 4:49 p.m.): The Perry Police Department says detectives have identified a person of interest in a quadruple homicide earlier this month. According to a news release, 34-year-old Michael James Jordan is in custody on charges of aggravated stalking, possession with intent to distribute marijuana and violation of probation.