<header class="entry-header">[h=1]Home invader arrested after turning himself in for reward money[/h]</header>
A fugitive is behind bars thanks to a helpful call from a local citizen looking to collect on the reward money, but the money was never released. It wasn’t a clerical error or a mistake, it turns out reward money cannot be collected by the criminal with a bounty on their head. 65-year-old Ronald Jackson of Macon, Georgia learned this lesson the hard way after he called Crimestoppers on himself with the hope of earning a quick $500.
Jackson was wanted by authorities following a string of home invasions throughout Bibb County. Jackson was confused and furious when the money wasn’t forthcoming. When asked about the incident, Jackson said,
Jackson is currently in jail without bail awaiting his first court appearance in January and could face up to 15 years in prison if he is found guilty. He’s still furious about the reward money though and plans to seek legal action against Crimestoppers for refusing his reward. “I’m still waiting on my money though. Just because they arrested me don’t mean they can just not pay me. I’m broke in jail right now, I need money for the commissary though” says Jackson.
Jackson was wanted by authorities following a string of home invasions throughout Bibb County. Jackson was confused and furious when the money wasn’t forthcoming. When asked about the incident, Jackson said,
I wasn’t even thinking they was gone lock me up. I thought maybe I turn myself in, they set me lose and cut me a check. Everybody could’ve won had it gone like I planned. I only did it because I am broke and I have to buy my mom a Christmas gift.”
Agents at Crimestoppers were shocked at this unprecedented event. Deputy James Williams said “I couldn’t believe this. I thought someone was playing a prank when were informed that a fugitive had given himself up for the reward money.”
Jackson is currently in jail without bail awaiting his first court appearance in January and could face up to 15 years in prison if he is found guilty. He’s still furious about the reward money though and plans to seek legal action against Crimestoppers for refusing his reward. “I’m still waiting on my money though. Just because they arrested me don’t mean they can just not pay me. I’m broke in jail right now, I need money for the commissary though” says Jackson.
