A fugitive wanted in Alabama and three others were arrested Thursday afternoon during a raid at a Bibb County home that uncovered drugs, illegal firearms, and a Glock Sear switch—an illegal device that converts handguns into machine guns.

A fugitive wanted in Alabama and three others were arrested Thursday afternoon during a raid at a Bibb County home that uncovered drugs, illegal firearms, and a Glock Sear switch—an illegal device that converts handguns into machine guns.

The Suspects:

  • Hunter Wayne Smith, 24: A convicted felon and wanted fugitive from Alabama, was found with a firearm during the search and faces two counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
  • Christian Lewis Winters, 17: Allegedly in possession of the illegal Glock Sear switch, faces charges of possession of a machine gun during a crime, possession of a firearm by a person under 18, and theft by receiving stolen property.
  • Devon Andrew Winters, 17: Charged with possession of a machine gun during the commission of a crime.
  • Brittany Leann Sheffield, 35: Faces charges of possession of Schedule II narcotics and two counts of possession of a firearm during a felony.

What Happened: Investigators, acting on a tip about the delivery of a Glock Sear switch, surveilled a residence in the 3700 block of Greenway Place. After observing the package being brought inside, a search warrant was executed. Authorities apprehended the four individuals without incident and seized 20 grams of methamphetamines and five firearms, one of which had been reported stolen during a vehicle break-in in Bibb County on Nov. 1, 2024.

The Aftermath: All four suspects are currently being held without bond at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center.

How You Can Help: The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.


A fugitive wanted in Alabama and three others were arrested Thursday afternoon during a raid at a Bibb County home that uncovered drugs, illegal firearms, and a Glock Sear switch—an illegal device that converts handguns into machine guns.
B.T. Clark
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B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.