Warner Robins man sentenced after multiple counts of felony shoplifting 

WARNER ROBINS — Dwayne Jackson, 58, of Warner Robins, pleaded guilty to 13 counts of felony shoplifting and was sentenced to 20 years, with the first 11 years to be served in prison without the possibility of parole. 

According to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office, the case stemmed from Jackson stealing items from Lowe’s on Watson Boulevard during October and November of last year. 

A media release said Lowe’s loss prevention investigators discovered the thefts through surveillance footage. Investigators identified Jackson as the culprit using facial recognition technology.

The release said that between Oct. 20, 2025, and Nov. 16, 2025, Jackson shoplifted 13 times, using two different vehicles and hiding power tools in a trash can or a tote.

Matthew Chittenden, an investigator with the Warner Robins Police Department, led the law enforcement side of the investigation. He went to a residence listed as Jackson’s, at 205 Holt Avenue, where officers executed a search warrant. 

Jackson was hiding inside the bedroom and was arrested. Officers found various stolen items at the residence. 

The case was led by Senior Assistant District Attorney Mike Smith, who gave comments on the case: 

“The Houston County District Attorney’s Office would like to thank the Warner Robins Police Department and the Lowe’s Loss Prevention Team for their collaborative efforts in bringing this career criminal to justice,” he said. “The Office would especially like to highlight the efforts of Investigator Matthew Chittenden (WRPD) and Investigator Allison Singletary (Lowe’s).”

District Attorney Eric Edwards also provided comments: 

“Organized, repeat theft like this has real consequences. It drives up costs, impacts

employees, and undermines the ability of businesses to operate safely and successfully.

Our office takes that conduct seriously, especially when it is committed by individuals who have repeatedly been given opportunities to change their behavior and have chosen not to do so,” he said.