Robie Coffin

Name:
Coffin, Robie James McNeal

Date of Booking:
08/08/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

THEFT BY RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY- FELONY

SIMPLE BATTERY – FAMILY VIOLENCE 

Officer’s Narrative:
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On August 8, 2026, at approximately 1051 hours, I, Sgt. George Witherspoon, responded to [4100 BLOCK] Briarwood Ct., Macon, Georgia, regarding a reported domestic dispute involving Robie James Coffin McNeal and his wife, [VICTIM #1].

Upon arrival, I made contact with both Robie and [VICTIM #1] and spoke with them regarding the circumstances leading to the call. [VICTIM #1] stated she had returned to Macon on this date after spending time at the couple’s residence in Colorado, where she had been recovering from a medical procedure. According to [VICTIM #1], Robie had previously returned to Macon without her following an argument with her son in Colorado.

During further conversation, [VICTIM #1] explained that the dispute originated after she discovered what she described as a love letter and text messages addressed to Robie from a male acquaintance. [VICTIM #1] believed the messages revealed that Robie had been involved in an extramarital relationship, including during a recent trip to Wyoming. She further alleged that the relationship with the other individual predated their approximately 13-year marriage. According to [VICTIM #1], this discovery contributed to the confrontation between Robie and her son, which ultimately resulted in Robie being told to leave their Colorado residence.

[VICTIM #1] further alleged that Robie suffers from an addiction to crack cocaine and stated his alleged drug use had also caused problems within their relationship. Despite these issues, [VICTIM #1] said she drove back to Macon because she wanted to attempt to reconcile with Robie after he reportedly told her he wanted his family back.

[VICTIM #1] stated that immediately after she arrived at their Macon residence and entered the home, Robie told her she needed to leave. When she did not immediately leave, she said Robie became increasingly aggressive and repeatedly pushed her while stating words to the effect of, “I don’t want you in here.” [VICTIM #1] said Robie’s insistence that she leave caused her to believe there was something or someone inside the residence he did not want her to discover.

[VICTIM #1] alleged that during this confrontation, Robie produced a handgun and pointed it at her while again ordering her to leave. She believed the weapon used during the incident was a Beretta .40-caliber handgun, serial number PY46187. [VICTIM #1] stated she feared for her safety and subsequently left the residence.

Robie disputed [VICTIM #1]’s account. He denied pointing a firearm at her and denied that the circumstances surrounding the alleged affair were as [VICTIM #1] described. Robie stated that despite messages from the male acquaintance expressing affection toward him, he had simply been cleaning the man’s residence. Robie did, however, acknowledge that he had attempted to prevent [VICTIM #1] from entering the Macon residence.

[VICTIM #1] remained adamant that Robie had pointed a firearm at her. She further stated that Robie possessed multiple firearms inside the residence and claimed she believed some of the weapons could be stolen because Robie had purchased them “off the street.” Robie denied having any firearms inside the residence.

[VICTIM #1] insisted that firearms were present and did not want them to remain inside the home. She subsequently located two firearms that she stated Robie had concealed inside the residence. [VICTIM #1] also located numerous pieces of what appeared to be glass smoking pipes/paraphernalia, which she stated were used by Robie to smoke crack cocaine.

After the firearms were located, I confronted Robie regarding his earlier denial that firearms were present inside the residence. Robie was unable to provide a explanation for the false or misleading statements but acknowledged purchasing one of the firearms for approximately $350, which he said was for home protection.

[VICTIM #1] then advised that Robie was a convicted felon and therefore should not be possessing firearms. Robie acknowledged having prior felony drug convictions and stated those convictions had not been expunged. Robie also indicated he had previously been incarcerated, with [VICTIM #1] stating he had been released from prison in approximately 2005.

The firearms recovered included the aforementioned Beretta .40-caliber handgun, serial number PY46187, and an Intratec TEC-9 9mm handgun, serial number 10042. A subsequent check revealed that the Beretta had previously been reported stolen through Bibb County.

Both Robie and [VICTIM #1] acknowledged a history of domestic-related incidents between them; however, the documented incidents known at the time appeared to have occurred in Colorado.

[VICTIM #1] did not have any apparent physical injuries as a result of the reported pushing and did not report requiring medical treatment. She was, however, visibly upset by the incident and stated that Robie’s actions had gone “too far.” Based upon the statements made and evidence at the scene, Robie was taken into custody and transported to the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center for detention and processing.

The recovered firearms were secured as evidence. Further investigation will be conducted regarding the stolen status and ownership history of the firearms, Robie’s status as a convicted felon, and any additional applicable charge.

[End of Narrative]