Reward Notice

MACON, Ga. – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Atlanta Field Division, is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Brandon Joshua Mallory in connection with an October 4, 2026, fire at an occupied residence at 3649 Case Street in Macon. Mallory is a 31-year-old Black male, born June 15, 1995. He is approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 168 pounds.

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^{Brandon Joshua Mallory is wanted in connection with an October 4, 2026, fire at an occupied residence in Macon, Ga.}

Mallory is wanted in Bibb County, Georgia, for aggravated assault, arson in the first degree, criminal damage to property in the second degree, cruelty to children in the first degree (felony), and terroristic threats. These charges are allegations; Mallory is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

At approximately 4:19 a.m. on October 4, Bibb County firefighters responded to the residential fire. Four children were inside the home when the fire began and escaped through a window. No serious injuries were reported.

ATF and Macon/Bibb County fire investigators examined the scene and determined that the fire originated in the southeast section of the front porch, on the west side of the residence.

According to witness statements provided to investigators, Mallory was seen on the front porch attempting to enter the home shortly before the fire and was seen running away after the children escaped. Investigators also received information that Mallory had sent threatening text messages to the resident before the fire.

Anyone with information about Mallory’s whereabouts or this incident should contact ATF at 1-888-ATF-TIPS (1-888-283-8477) or email ATFTips@atf.gov. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the report it® app or at https://mobile.reportit.com/ by selecting the Atlanta Field Division. Reference Macon/Bibb Case No. 202689261.

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