Macon, GA – A moped rider was taken into custody Friday after a routine traffic stop on Pio Nono Avenue led deputies to discover multiple active warrants, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said the stop occurred when a deputy noticed a broken brake light and pulled the rider over. Using a fingerprint scanner, deputies identified the male, revealing he had several outstanding warrants from both Bibb County and neighboring Houston County.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the suspect was arrested on scene without incident and later transported to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Center. Details on the nature of the warrants were not immediately released.
The Sheriff’s Office commended its Special Response Team (S.R.T.) Unit for the arrest, noting that the stop highlights how minor traffic violations can sometimes lead to larger discoveries.
Residents are encouraged to report suspicious or unsafe driving activity by contacting the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office or using the non-emergency dispatch line.
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