Arrest Made in Connection with Aggravated Assault and Arson Incident on Log Cabin Drive

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Deputies have arrested a suspect in connection with an aggravated assault investigation at a residence on Log Cabin Drive. The incident, which occurred on April 21, 2024, at 11:37 a.m., prompted a response from Patrol Deputies and the Macon Bibb Fire Department following a call for assistance to the Macon Bibb E-911 Center.

Upon arrival, responders found a 25-year-old female outside the residence with gasoline on her clothing and face, and a fire set inside the house. The fire was promptly extinguished, and the victim was treated at the scene by paramedics and cleared. No one else was injured.

After investigation, 53-year-old Kimberly Lashawn Brooks was identified as the suspect and subsequently taken into custody. Brooks faces charges of Aggravated Assault and First Degree Arson, with her bond being denied.

The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers.