Macon, Georgia – A Macon man was arrested in a Rocky Creek Road death investigation, prompting formal murder charges.
According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 38-year-old Dequais Threatt was taken into custody in connection with the death of 45-year-old Montaego Maxwell Sr. on Rocky Creek Road.
Investigators with the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division and Violent Crime Unit identified Threatt as a person of interest during the ongoing investigation. With assistance from the McDonough Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, Threatt was taken into custody without incident and transported to Bibb County.
Authorities said Threatt was arrested following further investigation into Maxwell’s death. He has been charged with murder and aggravated assault and is currently being held at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center without bond. Officials said Threatt allegedly played a role in the victim’s death, though additional details have not been released.
The Sheriff’s Office said the investigation remains active. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 and ask to speak with an investigator, or reach Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
The arrest marks a significant development in the case for residents in the Rocky Creek Road area, including nearby students and young workers commuting through the corridor.
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