Reckless Driver Arrested After Dangerous Maneuver on Riverside Drive in Macon

On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, deputies from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team (S.R.T.) and K-9 Interdiction Unit observed a reckless driver on Riverside Drive. The motorist was seen changing lanes abruptly, cutting off another driver who was forced onto the shoulder of the road. In a dangerous move, the motorist almost collided with a tractor-trailer before suddenly braking hard.
Deputies quickly initiated a traffic stop and discovered that the driver, who presented a State of Virginia identification card, was operating the vehicle with a suspended license. When ordered to exit the vehicle, the male driver refused to comply. Deputies had to remove him from the vehicle before taking him into custody.
The suspect was transported to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Center without further incident. The situation highlights the continued vigilance of the S.R.T. and K-9 Interdiction Units in maintaining road safety and enforcing traffic laws.