4 Inmates Escape From Georgia Prison. What We Know

October 17, 2023
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4 Inmates Escape From Georgia Prison. What We Know

The Gist: Early Monday at 3 a.m., Bibb County residents are on high alert: four inmates made their escape from prison at the Bibb County Detention Center through a damaged day room window and a cut fence, assisted by a blue Dodge Challenger.

Residents Alerted: Residents near the detention center should be vigilant and report any suspicious activities.

The Details:

  • Joey Fournier, 52: White male, gray hair, blue eyes, 5’9″, 140 lbs. Held in the Bibb County detention center for murder.
  • Marc Kerry Anderson, 24: Black male, dreads, 5’9″, 165 lbs. Being held for Aggravated Assault.
  • Johnifer Dernard Barnwell, 37: Black male, braids, 5’9″, 190 lbs. Being detained for the United States Marshalls.
  • Chavis Demaryo Stokes, 29: Black male, black hair, 5’7″, 160 lbs. Being detained for Possession of a firearm and drug trafficking.

By The Numbers:

  • 4 inmates at large
  • 1 blue Dodge Challenger implicated in the escape
  • $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of each inmate

In Context: This bold escape from the Bibb County Detention Center, involving an outside accomplice and evident security weaknesses, has drawn widespread attention.

Why It Matters: With the inmates, some with severe charges, now at large, there’s a heightened risk to the community, and questions will arise about detention center security measures.

How You Can Help: Information or sightings related to the inmates or the vehicle? Please contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.

What’s Next?: A concerted effort from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, FBI, and United States Marshalls Office is ongoing to recapture the escapees and ensure public safety.

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