Armed Robbery Arrest

On April 15, 2014 at 9:58 P.M. officers responded to 61 Lisa Drive in reference to a robbery.

Preliminary investigation revealed a male robbed the victim by gunpoint and took several items from his person including a cell phone.  No injuries were reported.

Upon arrival officers were told the suspect had entered a nearby apartment.  Officers made contact at the apartment and saw a male inside.  The victim provided officers with the phone number to the stolen phone.  Officers had Houston County E-911 call the stolen telephone number and heard it ringing from inside the apartment. 

The male, Denzel Cortez Rutledge (18 years old, Warner Robins), was identified as the person who robbed the victim.  Rutledge was taken into custody and charged with Armed Robbery.  He also has an extensive arrest history. 

He is currently in the Houston County jail. 

Denzel Cortez Rutledge

Armed Robbery Arrests

On Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 2:08 A.M. officers with the Warner Robins Police Department responded to 133 Wall Street in reference to a home invasion.

Upon arrival officer made contact with a male, LaQuentin Shakespear, as he was attempting to walk away from the residence.  Other responding officers observed a vehicle next to the incident location flee the scene toward Wellborn Road.  As the vehicle continued to attempt to elude officers, a male excited the vehicle and fled on foot.  Officers were able to stop the vehicle and apprehend the driver, Colleen Ussery, and a passenger, Jessica Cox.  Officers initiated a foot pursuit and apprehended the male, Victor Dennard, which fled the vehicle with assistance from the Houston County Sheriff’s Office and the Warner Robins Police Department Canine Unit. 

The victim stated that a male with a handgun confronted him inside of his residence.  The male then fled the scene.  No injuries were reported. 

The following were arrested and charged in connection with this incident.

Victor Casey Dennard (22 years old, Warner Robins)
            Armed Robbery, Possession of Marijuana, Obstruction of an Officer, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime

Colleen Zoe Ussery (20 years old, Macon)
            Party to the Crime of Armed Robbery, Fleeing/Attempting to Ellude, Driving Under the Influence, Driving With Suspended License, & a headlight violation

Jessica Lauren Cox (24 years old, Macon)
            Party to the Crime of Armed Robbery

LaQuentin Jeremy Shakespear (29 years old, Warner Robins)
            Party to the Crime of Armed Robbery, Driving Under the Influence, & Driving With A Suspended License

The Warner Robins Police Department Criminal Investigations Division is investigating this incident.  Anyone with more information about this incident is asked to contact 478-302-5380. 

Tips may also be submitted to Macon Regional CrimeStoppers at 478-742-2330.

Colleen Zoe Ussery

Jessica Lauren Cox

LaQuentin Jeremy Shakespear

Victor Casey Dennard

Wanted For Armed Robbery

UPDATE:  Mario Deonta Williams was taken into custody without incident on Saturday, August 24th thanks to an anonymous tip.


Mario Deonta Williams (28 years old) is wanted in reference to an armed robbery incident on August 9th.

If you know his whereabouts or have more information about this incident - contact Detective Carder Gravitt at 478- 302-5383.

Information can also be submitted anonymously through TipSubmit by texting the tip to CRIMES (274637) and include keyword WRPD in the body of the text.  More information about TipSubmit can be found at WRPolice.org.

Armed Robbery

On Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 2:12 P.M. officers of the Warner Robins Police Department responded to 12020 Watson Boulevard (Flash Foods) in reference to a robbery.

Preliminary investigation revealed a black male entered the business and threatened the clerk with a gun. 

The male fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.  No injuries were reported. 

Detective Brett Rozier with the Warner Robins Police Department Criminal Investigations Division is investigating this incident.  Anyone with more information is asked to contact Detective Rozier at 478-929-6911.  Information can also be submitted through TipSubmit by texting the tip to CRIMES (274637) and include keyword WRPD in the body of the text. More information about TipSubmit can be found at WRPolice.org.

Armed Robbery

On Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 9:31 P.M. officers of the Warner Robins Police Department responded to 2079 Watson Boulevard (Executive Inn) in reference to a robbery.

Preliminary investigation revealed a male came inside the lobby area and robbed the clerk at gunpoint of an undisclosed amount of money and fled the scene on foot. 

No injuries were reported. 

Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 478.929.6911.  Information can also be submitted through TipSubmit by texting the tip to CRIMES (274637) and include keyword WRPD in the body of the text. More information about TipSubmit can be found at WRPolice.org.

Armed Robbery

On Friday, September 14, 2012 at 4:49 A.M. officers of the Warner Robins Police Department responded to 1242 Russell Parkway (Flash Foods) in reference to a robbery.

Preliminary investigation revealed two males wearing masks entered the store, robbed the cashier at gunpoint of an undisclosed amount of money.  The two males fled the store on foot.  No injuries were reported. 

The two males are described as 5’9” to 5’11” in height with a slender to medium build.

More information will be released as it becomes available. 

Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 478.929.6911.  Information can also be submitted through TipSubmit by texting the tip to CRIMES (274637) and include keyword WRPD in the body of the text. More information about TipSubmit can be found at WRPolice.org.

Armed Robbery Investigation

On Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 8:57 P.M. officers of the Warner Robins Police Department responded to 1515 Russell Parkway in reference to a robbery.

Preliminary investigation revealed a male entered the store and approached the register.  He showed a handgun to the cashier and demanded money.  The male then fled the store with an undisclosed amount of money.  No injuries were reported.  

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5'6" - 5'8" in height and 145 - 155 pounds.  He appeared to be in his late 20s to early 30s and was wearing a dark shirt and blue jeans during the incident.  

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 478-929-6911.  Information can also be submitted through TipSubmit by texting the tip to CRIMES (274637) and include keyword WRPD in the body of the text.  More information about TipSubnit can be found at WRPolice.org.  

Anonymous Tip Leads to Arrests in Armed Robbery Incidents

On Friday, June 29, 2012 at 8:05 A.M. officers of the Warner Robins Police Department responded to 2451 Watson Boulevard, Dollar General, in reference to a robbery.

Preliminary investigation revealed a white male approached a Dollar General employee as she was opening the store, threatened her with a handgun, and demanded money.  He took an undisclosed amount of money and fled the scene on foot.  No injuries were reported. 

The suspect is described as white male, 40 years of age, approximately 6’0” in height and 200 pounds, and wearing a white shirt. 

More information will be released as it becomes available. 

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 478-929-6911.  Information can also be submitted through TipSubmit by texting the tip to CRIMES (274637) and include keyword WRPD in the body of the text. More information about TipSubmit can be found at WRPolice.org.

UPDATE - July 9, 2012

James Ray Ussery (36 years of age, Centerville, Georgia) was arrested on July 2, 2012 and charged with four counts of Armed Robbery in connection with the following incidents.

1. June 28, 2012 armed robbery of the Waffle House located at 12021 Watson Boulevard Warner Robins, Georgia.
2. June 29, 2012 armed robbery of the Dollar General located at 2451 Watson Boulevard Warner Robins, Georgia.
3. June 23, 2012 armed robbery of a person located at 720 Carl Vinson Parkway (Parkway Memorial Gardens Cemetery) Warner Robins, Georgia.
4. June 25, 2012 armed robbery at a Dollar General located at 15 Peach Road, Byron, Georgia

 

Kelli Leigh Proctor (35 years of age, Centerville, Georgia) was also arrested and charged with two counts of Party to the Crime of Armed Robbery in connection with two of the above- mentioned robberies.

1.      June 28, 2012 armed robbery at 12021 Watson Boulevard (Waffle House) Warner Robins, Georgia.

2.      June 25, 2012 armed robbery at 15 Peach Road, Byron, GA

Warner Robins Police Department and Peach County Sheriff’s Department Detectives conducted a joint investigation of the incidents and secured arrest warrants for Ussery and Proctor. 

Members of the United States Marshal South- East Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested Mr. Ussery in Effingham County, Georgia without incident.  He was transported to the Houston County Jail.  Ms. Proctor surrendered to Warner Robins Police on Friday, July 6, 2012.  She was transported to the Peach County Jail.    

Investigators were able to establish investigative leads during the course of the investigation due to a submitted tip through the Warner Robins Police Department’s TipSubmit service that helped identify Mr. Ussery as being responsible for the above mentioned robberies.

Armed Robbery - Update

On Monday, July 02, 2012 at 9:59 A.M. officers of the Warner Robins Police Department responded to 504 North Davis Drive, Lee’s Clothing Locker, in reference to a robbery.

Preliminary investigation revealed two black males entered the store and demanded money.  One of the males was armed with a knife while the other was armed with a gun.  The store owner was stabbed in the upper thigh.  The suspects fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money.  The victim was taken to the Houston Medical Center for treatment.  He is listed in stable condition.

Suspect descriptions are not available at this time.

The investigation is still ongoing.  More information will be released as it becomes available. 

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 478-929-6911.  Information can also be submitted through TipSubmit by texting the tip to CRIMES (274637) and include keyword WRPD in the body of the text. More information about TipSubmit can be found at WRPolice.org.

Update – July 3, 2012

Detectives are releasing video and still photographs of the two suspects from yesterday’s robbery at 504 North Davis Drive. The video and images can also be found at http://flic.kr/s/aHsjAoVP4L.

The incident is still under investigation.

Armed Robbery Investigation

On Monday, July 02, 2012 at 9:59 A.M. officers of the Warner Robins Police Department responded to 504 North Davis Drive, Lee’s Clothing Locker, in reference to a robbery.

Preliminary investigation revealed two black males entered the store and demanded money.  One of the males was armed with a knife while the other was armed with a gun.  The store owner was stabbed in the upper thigh.  The suspects fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money.  The victim was taken to the Houston Medical Center for treatment.  He is listed in stable condition.

Suspect descriptions are not available at this time.

The investigation is still ongoing.  More information will be released as it becomes available. 

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 478-929-6911.  Information can also be submitted through TipSubmit by texting the tip to CRIMES (274637) and include keyword WRPD in the body of the text. More information about TipSubmit can be found at WRPolice.org.

Armed Robbery Investigation

On Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 10:50 P.M. officers of the Warner Robins Police Department responded to 12021 Watson Boulevard, Waffle House, in reference to an armed robbery. 

Preliminary investigation revealed a white male approached the counter and handed the cashier a note demanding money.  He also showed the cashier a pistol.  The male fled the scene in a silver vehicle with an undisclosed amount of money.  No injuries were reported. 

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6’0" in height, and has a heavy build.  The suspect’s face was covered with a cloth at the time of the incident. 

More information will be released as it becomes available. 

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 478-929-6911.  Information can also be submitted through TipSubmit by texting the tip to CRIMES (274637) and include keyword WRPD in the body of the text. More information about TipSubmit can be found at WRPolice.org.

Canine Rasty Apprehends Armed Robbery Suspect

On March 22nd the Perry Police Department requested our assistance with tracking an armed robbery suspect.  The suspect had entered a store with a very large knife and attempted to rob the clerk.  Officer Bish and his partner, Rasty, were able to track the suspect to a nearby residence.  The suspect was later charged with Armed Robbery.

Rasty, a German Shepard and Belgian Malinois mix, joined the agency in 2009.  He is one of three canines in service for the agency.       

The Warner Robins Police Department canine program began in April 1995 with a single handler and a single purpose canine for narcotics detection.

Today, the unit has three full service canines (Ego, Ollie, & Rasty) capable of the functions in patrol, narcotics detection, & tracking.  They are used daily on traffic stops and are on call for tracking suspects or other incidents that require a canine presence. 

2011 Statistics
Requests for Canine - 200
Canine Call Outs - 25
Arrests from Canine - 37
Marijuana Seized - 291.5 grm
Cocaine Seized - 47.7 grm
Tracks Run - 55
Apprehension Deployments - 95
Community Relations Events - 45

All canine handlers and their partners received training through the Tarheel Canine, Inc. located in Sanford, North Carolina.

More information about the unit can be found at the Canine Unit page at WRPolice.org.