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Effingham County Sheriff's Office reports Jan. 5
Crime scene tape

Arrests/citations

• Ryan Fabela, Road Atlanta – possession and use of drug related objects, possession of marijuana less than one ounce and possession of a schedule I controlled substance

• John Jones Jr., Rahn Station Road – battery (family violence)

• Tammy Jackson, Formosa Drive – disorderly conduct

• Michael Downs, Highway 80 – possession of marijuana less than one ounce (citation)

• Zachary Gerrald, Blue Jay Road – fleeing or attempting to elude, speeding in excess of maximum limits, reckless driving, operation of unsafe vehicle/equipment, no insurance, obscured or missing license plate and knowingly driving motor vehicle on suspended, cancelled or revoked license

• Tyanna Hatton, Majestic Drive – exploitation and intimidation of disabled adults and battery (family violence)

• Maggie Lee, Old River Road – no insurance (citation)

• Jeffery Spivey, Loblolly Court – driving while license suspended or revoked, expired tag, alcohol/controlled substance present in vehicle, criminal trespass and speeding in excess of maximum limits

• Benito Bryant, Amelia Court – obstructing or hindering law enforcement officers and battery (family violence)

• Mr. Wadley, Highway 21 – wanted person (warrant service)

• William Andrew Smith, West First Street Extension – wanted person (warrant service)


Incidents

• Highway 21 – A man stated that his girlfriend had been cheating on him with another man at a local hotel.

• Barrister Circle – A man advised that his neighbor hit his mailbox and did not notify him about the incident.

• Ashley Drive – A woman stated that her vehicle had been broken into sometime during the night.

• Midland Road – A man stated that someone hit his fence with their vehicle and failed to notify him.

• Ashley Drive – A man stated that an unknown person broke into his vehicle and stole his firearm.

• Highway 80 – A man stated that his girlfriend’s father and brother tried to force his way into his home.

• Moultrie Drive – A woman stated that she found a loaded firearm lying in the middle of the street.

• Highway 21 South – A man was spotted driving down the road in a vehicle that had no insurance on it.

• Highway 21 – A convenience store clerk stated that a man stole over $110 in merchandise from the store.

• Riverside Drive – A woman stated that she had been having nosebleeds and difficulty breathing for unknown reasons.

• Marlow Road – A woman stated that her puppy had gone missing after she let it out to use the bathroom.

• Lisa Street – An anonymous caller stated that a shooting had taken place at an apartment complex.

• Vale Royal Drive – A man stated an unknown individual broke into his house and stole several items.

• Log Landing Road – A couple advised that their son took their vehicle for a drive without their permission.

• First Street Extension – A man stated that a semitruck driver had attempted to run him off the road.

• Reedsville Road – A woman stated that her husband pushed her down during a custody exchange.

• Willowpeg Road – A man stated that he and his wife got into a verbal altercation over their baby.

• Red Fern Court – A woman stated that she got into an argument with her husband over her postpartum depression.

• First Street Extension – A man stated that the mother of his child had violated their custody agreement.

• Highway 17 South – The front door of a local church was found to be ajar through unknown circumstances.

• Old Tusculum Road – A woman stated that her place of residence caught on fire while she was away.