The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is seeking the public's assistance in locating Brandon Joshua Mallory, a 31-year-old man currently at large in Georgia. Mallory is described as a Black male standing approximately five feet eight inches tall and weighing around 168 pounds. He is wanted in connection with a residential fire incident that occurred on October 4, 2026, in Macon, Bibb County. Authorities allege that Mallory is responsible for setting the fire, which forced four children to escape through a window. According to reports, witnesses observed Mallory on the front porch of the residence at the 3400 block of Case Street around 4:19 a.m., attempting to enter the home shortly before the blaze started. He was seen fleeing the scene after the children escaped. Investigators determined the fire originated in the southeast section of the front porch. Additionally, authorities received information indicating that Mallory had been sending threatening text messages to the resident prior to the incident. No serious injuries were reported among the children. Mallory faces multiple serious charges in Bibb County, including aggravated assault, arson in the first degree, criminal damage to property in the second degree, cruelty to children in the first degree, and terroristic threats. The ATF emphasizes that these charges are allegations and that Mallory is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The agency is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the suspect. Individuals with information regarding Mallory’s whereabouts or the incident are urged to contact the ATF. Tips can be submitted by calling 1-888-ATF-TIPS (1-888-283-8477), emailing ATFTips@atf.gov, or through the ReportIt app. When submitting a tip, reference Macon/Bibb Case No. 202689261. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities continue to seek public assistance in bringing the suspect to justice.