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Rincon-based state troopers investigate 20 crashes in March
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State troopers from the Rincon post of the Georgia State Patrol investigated 20 traffic crashes during the month of March in Effingham County.

Sgt. 1st Class Riner said the traffic crashes resulted in 22 injuries.

Riner said troopers from Post 42 also issued 168 traffic citations in the county during the month. The total includes six arrests for driving under the influence, 104 citations for speeding, 22 seat belt violations, and one child restraint violations. Troopers also issued 149 warnings.

Father, Son Arrested After Armed Standoff in Eden
Sheriff's report
Deputies respond Tuesday to a home in Eden, where a father and son were arrested after a standoff following a domestic dispute. (Submitted photo)
Two men were arrested Tuesday in Eden after a domestic dispute led to a standoff. Deputies say George Driggers, 47, threatened his girlfriend and law enforcement with a gun, then barricaded himself inside a home. His father, Alford Driggers, 80, was also charged for allegedly threatening deputies.
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