A late-night fight on Tela Place in west Macon ended with one man stabbed and another in handcuffs, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the 33-year-old victim is in stable condition.
🚓 What’s New: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says deputies arrested 61-year-old Dennis Coney in connection with a stabbing on the 3800 block of Tela Place around 10:44 p.m. Monday, August 11. Investigators say a fight broke out between the victim and a nearby person of interest before the stabbing. Deputies identified Coney as the suspect and took him into custody.
📍 What We Know:
- Deputies responded to a call about a person cut and found a 33-year-old man with a stab wound, according to the sheriff’s office.
- Paramedics took the man to a local hospital. Medical staff told deputies he’s stable.
- Investigators say they recovered a weapon tied to the case at the scene.
- The sheriff’s office says Coney was booked into the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center and is charged with aggravated assault. He is being held without bond.
🧐 Why It Matters: Neighbors want to know what happened on their block — and if they’re safe. Clear details from law enforcement help the community track violent crime and hold the system to account.
📞 Have A Tip? The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office asks anyone with information to call 478-751-7500. You can also contact Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
📚 The Sources: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.
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