Demarcus Wimberly

Name:
Wimberly, Demarcus Rashad

Date of Booking:
08/09/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
HIT AND RUN; DUTY OF DRIVER TO STOP AT OR RETURN TO SCENE OF ACCIDENT

FLEEING OR ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE A POLICE OFFICER

DUI – DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL

Officer’s Narrative:
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On August 9, 2026, at approximately 0759 hours, I, Cpl. F. Gray, was dispatched to 4628 Presidential Parkway (Kroger Fuel Station) in reference to a hit-and-run accident. While en route, the complainant, [VICTIM #1], advised that a silver Toyota displaying a Florida license plate had struck her vehicle and left the scene.

Upon arrival, I met with Ms. [VICTIM #1]. She stated that she was at Pump 1 when a silver four-door Toyota struck a trash can, causing the trash can to be pushed into her vehicle. The Toyota then struck her vehicle before leaving the scene toward Presidential Parkway and Eisenhower Parkway. [VICTIM #1] stated that a Kroger employee advised her the vehicle had been sitting in the parking lot for some time before leaving and that Kroger had surveillance footage of the incident.

I observed a large black mark and the front bumper partially detached from [VICTIM #1]’s vehicle. I provided [VICTIM #1] with a case card and instructions for obtaining a copy of the accident report. I also advised her that I would attempt to locate the suspect vehicle in the area.

I left the Kroger parking lot and turned left onto Presidential Parkway. I observed a silver Toyota matching the description provided by [VICTIM #1] parked between two buildings near the entrance to the Kroger parking lot. As the vehicle began traveling in the opposite direction, I observed Florida tag [REDACTED] on the vehicle. I turned around and followed the vehicle.

The vehicle accelerated and re-entered the Kroger parking lot at a high rate of speed before exiting onto Log Cabin Drive and then turning onto Metro Way. I activated my emergency blue lights and sirens and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The driver failed to stop, resulting in a vehicle pursuit.

During the pursuit, the driver traveled at approximately 35 miles per hour through residential areas, including Metro Way, Atwood Drive, and Stacy Drive. The vehicle then continued onto Bloomfield Road, turned right, and then continued onto Eisenhower Parkway, where it reached approximately 66 miles per hour.

I attempted a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver by aligning my patrol vehicle with the left rear portion of the suspect vehicle and making contact with the rear bumper. The suspect vehicle’s rear end moved from side to side, and the driver subsequently brought the vehicle to a complete stop.

After the vehicle stopped, other Bibb County deputies and GSP Trooper Holmes assisted in removing the driver from the vehicle, and I placed him into custody. The driver was identified as Mr. Demarcus Wimberly, and He then was placed him in the back seat of my patrol vehicle.

Deputies subsequently searched the vehicle and located a G3C 9mm handgun bearing serial number ADE356001 inside the vehicle, along with a bottle of Teremana liquor. The Toyota Corolla also had its front bumper hanging from the vehicle, which appeared consistent with the damage sustained during the reported hit-and-run.

Trooper Holmes advised that he would handle the suspected DUI portion of the incident. Ackerman’s Towing was notified and responded to the scene to tow the vehicle. Wimberly was later transported to the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center.

Upon arrival at the LEC sally port, I advised Wimberly of his Miranda rights regarding the hit-and-run investigation. Wimberly stated that he did not want to answer any questions and then stated that he did not understand. He was subsequently taken into the facility for processing and further follow-up with Trooper Holmes.

The handgun was checked through NCIC/GCIC and was not listed as stolen. The handgun will be submitted to the Crime Lab for safekeeping.

A supplemental report was completed by Cpl. Vonderhueval and Deputy Turner.

[End of Narrative]