Macon Man Arrested at Gunpoint After Holding Woman Captive and Assaulting Her Inside Ford Mustang
MACON, Ga. — A 23-year-old Macon man was arrested at gunpoint by a Bibb County sheriff’s deputy following a domestic dispute in which he allegedly held a woman against her will inside a Ford Mustang and repeatedly assaulted her.
Robert Harrell, 23, was taken into custody October 16, 2026, by Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division Cpl. John Kile.
According to the incident report, Harrell prevented the woman from leaving his vehicle and physically assaulted her multiple times during the confrontation.
The woman suffered injuries that required medical attention and was transported from the scene by ambulance to a medical facility for treatment.
Deputies Find Loaded Handgun and Rifle Inside Vehicle
During the response, Cpl. Kile confronted Harrell and took him into custody at gunpoint.
Deputies searched the Ford Mustang and discovered two loaded firearms.
According to the incident report, officers found a loaded handgun underneath the driver’s seat and a loaded rifle inside the vehicle.
Harrell was arrested in connection with the domestic violence incident.
Suspect Faces Aggravated Assault, False Imprisonment Charges
Harrell faces multiple criminal charges, including:
- Aggravated assault
- Aggravated battery
- False imprisonment
- Possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of or attempt to commit certain felonies
- Obstructing or hindering persons making emergency telephone calls
- Terroristic threats and acts
Bond was denied for Harrell.
The charges stem from allegations that he unlawfully restrained the victim inside his vehicle, repeatedly assaulted her and interfered with her ability to seek help.
