SANDERSVILLE — A 35-year-old man was arrested Tuesday in connection with the killing of a man his mother was in a relationship with, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Santavious Louis Roberts, of Sandersville, was arrested for malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

Roberts was booked into the Washington County Jail.

According to the GBI, on Saturday, April 16 at about 3:30 p.m., the Sandersville Police Department was dispatched to a domestic dispute at a home on Gwendolyn Street. When officers arrived, they found 54-year-old Mandell Damonda McCullough dead inside the home.

Roberts lived in the home with his mother and McCullough, who were in a relationship.

“The investigation revealed an argument took place between Roberts and McCullough and during the argument, Roberts shot McCullough then left the residence prior to law enforcement arrival,” said GBI spokesperson Natalie Ammons.

This was a joint investigation between Sandersville Police Department, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, and the GBI.

The investigation is active and ongoing. If anyone has information regarding this investigation, they can contact the GBI Eastman office at 478-374-6988 or Sandersville Police Department at 478-232-2628. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS(8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.

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