In Macon, Georgia, a significant incident took place in 2017. Two construction workers, Russell Magoon and John Page, arrived at their work site at 416 Craft Street one morning only to discover that materials were missing. They specifically noted that two ladders and a drop cord were nowhere to be found. The address they occupied was that of the Georgia Department of Transportation.

Admission of Burglary and Plea Bargaining

Marlowe Jermaine Jackson, Sr., a 50-year-old man, was charged with burglary in the second degree and criminal attempt to commit a felony. However, he only pled guilty to the burglary charge. In exchange, prosecutors agreed to drop the criminal attempt charge, which was related to an attempt to pry open the door of a building on the site. This decision led to a different sentencing outcome for Jackson.

Discovery of the Truck with Missing Materials

The construction workers had noticed a truck that seemed to have the missing materials hanging from the back. This discovery prompted them to follow the truck to the Pawn Max on Pio Nono Avenue. There, they claim that Jackson ran away. But later that evening, Bibb County deputies were able to arrest him.

Sentencing and Probation Conditions

After entering a guilty plea on Thursday, Jackson was sentenced to five years. However, the judge allowed him to serve his sentence on probation. As long as he adheres to the terms of his probation, he will not have to serve a day in a state prison. His probation also bars him from returning to the scene of the crime and contacting the case's victims. This probationary period is crucial in ensuring that justice is served while also giving Jackson an opportunity to reform.