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.
