Corey Brian Blackmon, 21 of Rockmart, has been arrested for allegedly hindering police in the arrest of his father, Jimmy Brian Blackmon, after the murder of his wife over the weekend.
Reports said that Corey Blackmon allegedly lied to police about his father’s whereabouts. It was discovered that he picked up his father at the East Rome Walmart a few hours after the murder of Ginger Blackmon.
He then dropped his father off on foot at Ga 101 and Pleasant Valley Road.
Jimmy Blackmon is presumed to be armed and dangerous. If anyone comes into contact with him, do not approach and call 911
Corey Blackmon is charged with obstruction of law enforcement officers.
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On October 18, 2020, The Polk County Police Department’s Uniformed Patrol Division was dispatched to 118 Rice Road in reference to a shooting. Upon the arrival of Patrol Officers, a female, identified as Ginger Leanne Green Blackmon, 36, of 118 Rice Road. was located on scene deceased.
Lifesaving measures were attempted by law enforcement, as well as medical personnel. Detectives with the Polk County Police Department were requested, as well as the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. This is still an active investigation.
Authorities currently have active warrants on Jimmy Blackmon (white male). Blackmon was last seen driving a 2015 Black GMC Sierra (Georgia Tag #RVN1626). This male is considered armed & dangerous. Any sightings of this subject, call 911.
More information to come as available. Anyone with information on this case can contact Detective Bowman (#810) at (404) 807-7032 or Polk County E-911.
