Georgia State Trooper Stops $13k Robbery at Forsyth Gas Station, Two Men Arrested

FORSYTH, Ga. — Two men were arrested Thursday afternoon, November 12, 2026, after a Georgia State Patrol trooper witnessed a robbery at a Forsyth gas station and intervened before the suspects could escape, according to the Forsyth Police Department.

Darius Mickens, 29, and Tywann Blackmon, 26, were taken into custody following the robbery at the Marathon gas station at 171 N. Lee Street.

Forsyth police officers were dispatched to the business at approximately 1:34 p.m. after receiving a report of a robbery.

According to investigators, a woman identified as Mrs. Wicks was refueling her vehicle when two men arrived in a 2026 Toyota RAV4.

One of the men exited the SUV, opened the passenger-side door of Wicks’ vehicle and grabbed a bank bag containing $13,257 in cash.

The suspect returned to the Toyota RAV4, and the two men attempted to drive away.

State Trooper Witnesses Robbery and Intervenes

A Georgia State Patrol trooper happened to be in the same parking lot when the robbery occurred.

The trooper witnessed the incident and immediately intervened, approaching the passenger side of the suspects’ vehicle.

The trooper detained both men until Forsyth police officers arrived at the scene.

Mickens and Blackmon were subsequently taken into custody and transported to the Monroe County Jail.

Both men have been charged with robbery, and investigators said additional charges may be filed as the investigation continues.

Forsyth Police Seeking Additional Information

The Forsyth Police Department is continuing its investigation into the robbery.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Lt. Jefcoats at 478-993-1005, extension 109.