Effingham County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two auto theft suspects and recovered a stolen vehicle early Tuesday morning in south Effingham County after a traffic stop.

At approximately 1 a.m., a deputy observed a suspicious black Ford Explorer backed in a driveway at a residence off of Blue Jay Road. As the deputy was going to approach the vehicle, it took off at a high rate of speed down Sand hill Road in excess of 90 mph.

Deputies conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle, reported stolen out of Ludowici.

The driver, Jason Reeve, 30, of Ellabell, was arrested and charged with theft by receiving stolen property, possession of marijuana, driving under the influence, and open container while operating a motor vehicle.

The passenger, David Gottschalk, 19, of Savannah, was arrested and charged with theft by receiving a stolen vehicle.

Both suspects remain in the Effingham County Jail. Deputies are currently looking into whether the individuals are connected to any burglaries in the area.