Homicide Investigation

On Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 10:52 P.M. officers of the Warner Robins Police Department responded to 101 Woodcrest Circle, Apt 14A, in reference to a person with a gunshot wound.

Preliminary investigation revealed the victim, identified as Joel Taylor (25 years old, Warner Robins), was inside his apartment when two black males forced the door open.  One of the males shot Taylor multiple times. 

Taylor was transported to the Houston Medical Center where he was later pronounced deceased by medical personnel. 

This investigation is ongoing.  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.

SWAT Callout

On Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at 6:30 P.M. officers of the Warner Robins Police Department responded to 611 McArthur Boulevard in reference to a demented person.

A continued investigation revealed a male, identified as Cliff Eugene Jacobs (43 years of age, Warner Robins) began making threats toward law enforcement.  The Warner Robins Police Department Special Weapons and Tactics Team was activated at 7:55 P.M. to deescalate the situation.  Jacobs left in a silver truck before the team was able to set up a perimeter.

Officers began pursuing Jacobs.  He led them into Macon and eventually returned back to Warner Robins by way of Highway 247.  The pursuit ended at the Houston Medical Center parking lot where he was taken into custody without incident.

Jacobs is currently at the Houston Medical Center for an evaluation.

The Houston County Sheriff’s Office, Peach County Sheriff’s Office, Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia State Patrol, Houston County EMS, and Warner Robins Fire Department assisted in the incident.

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.

Traffic Fatality Investigation

On Friday, June 22, 2012 at 7:57 A.M. officers of the Warner Robins Police Department responded to the intersection of Russell Parkway and Booth Road in reference to a traffic accident with injuries.

Preliminary investigation revealed a 1997 Ford Taurus, operated by Michael Sutton (44 years of age, Perry), was traveling westbound on Russell Parkway when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a utility pole. 

Sutton was transported to the Houston Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased by medical staff.

The cause of the collision is still under investigation. 

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Traffic Division at 478-293-1038.  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.