Macon, GA – A driver traveling the wrong way down Mulberry Street in downtown Macon was taken into custody today after a traffic stop conducted by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office H.E.A.T. Unit. The incident occurred near the business district, where deputies reported spotting a Chevrolet sedan heading the wrong direction on the one-way roadway.
According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the driver was pulled over by a H.E.A.T. Unit deputy for the traffic violation. Law enforcement officials said that although the motorist did not show signs of intoxication, further investigation revealed the individual was wanted on an active warrant issued by the Byron Police Department.
Deputies detained the driver without incident following confirmation of the outstanding warrant. The vehicle was stopped along Mulberry Street, a high-traffic corridor in downtown Macon often monitored for reckless or impaired driving as part of countywide safety enforcement efforts.
H.E.A.T. Units—short for Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic—focus on reducing dangerous driving behaviors including speeding, impaired driving, and wrong-way travel. Wrong-way incidents, while less common than other violations, can pose major risks to pedestrians, commuters, and nearby businesses in urban corridors like Bibb County’s downtown area.
Authorities have not released additional details regarding the nature of the warrant, but the driver was transported for processing following the stop. No injuries were reported, and traffic in the immediate area continued with minimal disruption.
The investigation remains ongoing through the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and Byron Police Department.
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