On Tuesday, April 19, Santavious Louis Roberts, age 35, of Sandersville was arrested for malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. Roberts was booked into the Washington County Jail.
As previously reported by WACO 100, on Saturday, April 16 at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Sandersville Police Department was dispatched to a domestic dispute at 834 Gwendolyn Street. When officers arrived, they found Mandell Damonda McCullough, age 54, deceased inside the home. The Sandersville Police Department requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s (GBI) assistance. The GBI Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct an autopsy.
According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Roberts lived in the home with his mother and McCullough, who were in a relationship. The investigation revealed that an argument took place between Roberts and McCullough and during the argument, Roberts shot McCullough and then left the residence prior to law enforcement arrival.
This was a joint investigation between the Sandersville Police Department, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, and the GBI. The investigation is active and ongoing. If anyone has information regarding this investigation, please contact the GBI Eastman Office at 478-374-6988 or the Sandersville Police Department at 478-232-2628. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS(8477), at gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the “See Something, Send Something” mobile app.
