Pedestrian Fatality

On Sunday, March 16, 2014 at 8:56 P.M. officers of the Warner Robins Police Department responded to the intersection of Knodishall Drive and Watson Boulevard in reference to a traffic collision with injuries.

Preliminary investigation revealed Whit Martin (45 years old, Warner Robins) was riding a bicycle eastbound on Watson Boulevard.  Justin Bryant (19 years old, Warner Robins), operating a Chevy truck, was exiting the parking lot of 2191 Watson Boulevard when the truck collided with the bicycle.

Martin was pronounced deceased by medical personnel at the scene.

No charges have been filed at this time.  The investigation is still on going.

The Warner Robins Police Department Traffic Division is investigating this incident.  Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact 478-293-1048.

Traffic Advisory - Airplane Escort Down Watson Boulevard

On Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at approximately 9:00 A.M. officers will be escorting a T-33 jet airplane that was removed from the front of the Recreation Department down Watson Boulevard, proceeding to Vietnam Veteran’s Parkway.  The escort will begin at South Young Avenue.

All but one eastbound lane will be closed when the escort approaches traffic.  The plane escort will travel west down Watson Boulevard.  Traffic will resume as normal once the plane escort passes. 

There is not an estimated timeframe for the length of the escort. 

Motorists on the road at this time are asked to use caution and expect some traffic delays.  

Traffic Collision

On Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 4:25 A.M. officers from the Warner Robins Police Department and the Houston County Sheriff’s Office responded to the intersection of Houston Lake Boulevard and Watson Boulevard in reference to a traffic collision.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Warner Robins Police Department patrol vehicle, operated by Officer James Dubry, collided with a Mazda Minivan, operated by a 34-year-old female, at the intersection.

Both drivers were taken to the Houston Medical Center for treatment. 

The collision is being investigated by the Houston County Sheriff’s Office.  Any additional information will be released through their agency.

Pedestrian Fatality

On Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 4:58 A.M. officers of the Warner Robins Police Department responded to the intersection of Watson Blvd and Knodishall Dr in reference to vehicle vs pedestrian collision.

Preliminary investigation revealed Stephen Yeisley (51 years old, Warner Robins) was standing in the outside westbound lane of Watson Boulevard when a 2007 Dodge Dakota, operated by Helen Gavoe (63 years old, Warner Robins), was traveling westbound on Watson Boulevard at the same time. The two collided.

Yeisley was pronounced deceased at the scene by medical personnel.  No other injuries were reported.

The Warner Robins Police Department Traffic Division is investigating this incident.  Anyone with additional information about this collision is asked to contact Traffic Investigator Tim Pippio at 478-929-1170.

Serious Injury Traffic Collision

On Friday, July 27, 2012 at 8:44 P.M. officers of the Warner Robins Police Department responded to the intersection of Watson Boulevard and Carl Vinson Parkway in reference to a traffic accident with injuries.

Preliminary investigation revealed Timothy Laffin (27 years of age, Warner Robins) was riding a bicycle eastbound on Watson Boulevard and attempted to cross over to Carl Vinson Parkway.  A 1992 Ford Crown Victoria, driven by Shandreika Milton (24 years of age, Warner Robins), was traveling southbound on Carl Vinson Parkway and struck Laffin as he was attempting to cross.    

Laffin was transported to the Medical Center of Central Georgia.  He is listed in serious condition at this time.  No other injuries were reported. 

The investigation is ongoing. 

Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact Traffic Investigator Tim Pippio at 478-293-1037.  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.

Serious Injury Traffic Collision Investigation

On Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at 1:12 P.M. officers of the Warner Robins Police Department responded to the intersection of Watson Boulevard and Corder Road in reference to a traffic collision with injuries.

Preliminary investigation revealed Donald Wood (62 years of age, Warner Robins), operating a Buick Century, was traveling westbound on Watson Boulevard and attempted to turned left at the same time Willie Farrell Jr (71 years of age, Warner Robins), operating a Chevy Silverado, was traveling eastbound on Watson Boulevard.  The two vehicles collided and Mr. Farrell was ejected from the vehicle. 

Both drivers were taken to the Medical Center of Central Georgia.  Mr. Farrell is listed in critical condition.  Mr. Wood is listed in serious condition. 

This collision is being invested by the Warner Robins Police Department Traffic Division.  Anyone with additional information about this collision is asked to contact Investigator Tim Pippio at 478-293-1037. 

An Unusual Escort

If you were on Watson Boulevard around 10:00 A.M. this morning you might have seen an unusual sight.  A couple of our officers escorted a big piece of the old Kroger building down Watson Boulevard headed toward a business on Highway 247.

Thankfully the escort went quickly and did not affect traffic.