Convicted Felon Wanted in Bibb County Aggravated Assault Case Arrested During Traffic Stop in Jones County

JONES COUNTY, Ga. — A 39-year-old man wanted in connection with an aggravated assault investigation in Bibb County was taken into custody Tuesday, November 10, 2026, after Jones County deputies spotted his vehicle traveling along Highway 49.

Terawen Mandez McCray, 39, was identified as the suspect in the Bibb County incident and now faces an additional felony firearm charge after deputies discovered a gun inside his vehicle.

According to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a BOLO (Be On the Lookout) alert from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office regarding a vehicle believed to be connected to an aggravated assault.

Jones County Lieutenant Carr and Investigator Hall located the vehicle as it entered the county on Highway 49.

The two officers conducted a traffic stop and identified the male occupant as McCray, the suspect named in the Bibb County investigation.

Firearm Discovered During Traffic Stop

During the stop, Jones County deputies located a firearm inside McCray’s vehicle.

Authorities determined that McCray was a convicted felon, making him prohibited from possessing a firearm.

McCray was taken into custody by Bibb County deputies in connection with their aggravated assault investigation.

He also faces a separate charge in Jones County for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

His bond was set at $2,500.

Sheriff’s Office Praises Deputies for Quick Response

The Jones County Sheriff’s Office credited Lieutenant Carr and Investigator Hall for quickly locating the vehicle after receiving the alert from Bibb County authorities.

The department also highlighted the cooperation between the neighboring law enforcement agencies in identifying and detaining the suspect.

Details about the original aggravated assault incident in Bibb County were not included in the Jones County Sheriff’s Office announcement.