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Effingham County Sheriff's Office reports Dec. 1
Crime scene tape

Arrests/Citations


· Ravian Johnson, Highway 21 – aggressive driving and criminal trespass


· Matthew Jarrell, Highway 21 South – speeding in excess of maximum limits and driving under the influence of alcohol


· Jason Grant, Highway 21 – wanted person (warrant service)


· Ryan Smith, Old Marlow Road – theft by taking (felony)


· Teaire Washington, Old River Road – possession of firearm or knife during commission of a crime, possession of firearms by convicted felons and first offenders, possession and use of drug related objects and manufacture/deliver/administer/sell/possess wild synthetic


· Mr. Watson, Courthouse Road – damage to county property (citation)


Incidents


· Highway 21 South – A convenience store cashier stated that a woman left her wallet on the counter.


· Bay Lane – A man advised that his girlfriend had stolen money from his account while he was in jail.


· Fox Street – A woman stated that her husband had been harassing her over the phone and in person.


· Riverside Drive – A woman stated that she was in a dispute with her daughter over her living arrangements.


· South Laurel Street – A man stated that his protective vest had gone missing while he was moving.


· Old Augusta Road South – An intoxicated man allowed his dog to attack a police officer on his property.


· Noel C Conaway Road – A man stated that he found an abandoned dog inside a kennel on the side of the road.


· Mustang Drive – A man stated that his ex-wife broke the top of the stove in his place of residence.


· Sixth Street – A man stated that his neighbor’s employees had been driving through his yard at a high rate of speed.


· Mustang Drive – A man stated that his former wife had become belligerent after he served her eviction papers.


· Green Paddock Circle – A woman stated that she got into a fight with her husband over their child.


· Possum Trail – A man stated that his neighbor had been suspiciously prowling around the neighborhood.


· Ebenezer Road – A woman stated that someone hit her dog with their car in her driveway and didn’t report it.


· McCall Road – A storage manager stated that two motorhomes were stolen from his facility by an unknown person.


· Benjamin Gnann Road – A man stated that a vehicle was stolen from his lot sometime during the night.


· Blair Way – A woman stated that her nephew took her vehicle from her property and failed to return it to her.


· Highway 21 South – A woman stated that her vehicle broke down in the middle of a turning lane.


· Highway 80 – A woman stated that her boyfriend had overdosed on heroin in the early morning hours.


· Newton Road – A woman stated that she accidently hit a dog that ran in front of her vehicle while driving down the road.


· Highway 21 South – A gas station employee stated that a customer had shoplifted from the store.

Effingham High School Band to Perform at NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
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Effingham County High School band members are preparing to represent their school and community on a national stage in New York City next March. (Courtesy of Effingham County High School)
The Effingham County High School marching band has been invited to perform in New York City’s historic 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This prestigious opportunity marks the band’s largest performance to date, showcasing their talents on a national stage.
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