Three Bibb County Deputies Arrested After Internal Use-of-Force Investigations

MACON, Ga. — Three Bibb County deputies have been arrested following separate internal investigations into use-of-force incidents, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.

Officials said all incidents were reviewed by the Office of Professional Standards at the direction of Chief Deputy Chris Patterson. Each investigation identified policy and law violations.

Deputy Kenneth Hester
Hester, who was assigned to the Animal Welfare Division, was charged with battery in connection with a Feb. 10, 2026, incident at a home in the 800 block of Schaeffer Place.

Authorities said Hester responded to an animal welfare call involving a person prohibited from having animals. During the encounter, a male at the residence became disorderly, and Hester struck him in the face while attempting an arrest, causing a laceration.

Hester resigned from the sheriff’s office March 25, 2026, before the review concluded. He turned himself in April 24 and was released on bond.

Deputy Frank Flucas
Flucas, assigned to the Corrections Division, was charged with simple battery following a March 26, 2026, incident inside the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center.

Investigators said Flucas struck a handcuffed inmate in the face. His employment was terminated April 24, 2026, by Chief Deputy Patterson at the direction of Sheriff David Davis. Flucas later turned himself in and was released on bond.

Deputy Meshaun Gibson
Meshaun Gibson, who was assigned to the Patrol Division, was also charged with simple battery. The charge stems from an April 3, 2026, incident at a residence in the 3600 block of Riverside Drive.

Officials said Gibson struck a male in the face during an arrest. Investigators later determined the individual was compliant at the time. Gibson’s employment was terminated April 23, 2026. She turned herself in and was released on bond.

Sheriff David Davis said the actions reflect the agency’s commitment to accountability.

“Law enforcement officers are entrusted with significant authority, and with that authority comes an equally significant responsibility to act within the law and the standards of the sheriff’s office,” Davis said. “When those standards are violated, we have a duty to act decisively and transparently.”

All three cases remain under review.