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Effingham County Sheriff's Office reports Dec. 16
crime reports

Arrests/citations


· Amy Kinard, Highway 17 – possession of marijuana (citation)

· Justin Harley, Otter Way – criminal trespass, possession of a schedule I controlled substance and drugs not in original container (misdemeanor)

· Murphy Bryan, Highway 21 South – criminal trespass and public drunkenness


Incidents


· Highway 17 North – A man stated that he fell and injured his nose while trying to stop a stray dog from attacking his own dog.

· Newton Road – A woman advised that her family members had locked some of her belongings in a shed.

· Brittany Lane – A man stated that his ex-wife’s boyfriend had been harassing him over the phone.

· Kildee Lane – A woman stated that she got into a verbal altercation with her husband for unknown reasons.

· Highway 17 South – A man stated that he was punched in the face during a party by an uninvited guest.

· Hawthorne Drive – A woman stated that her daughter threatened to kill her while at a restaurant.

· Sandhill Road – A man stated that someone went onto his property and attempted to steal his boat motor.

· Cotton Bluff Court – A woman stated that her estranged husband’s mistress had been harassing her over the phone.

· Sullivan Place – A woman stated that her former boyfriend threatened to shoot her with a gun during a fight.

· Midland Road – A man stated that his tenant took his trailer from his property without his permission.

· Old Rail Road – A man stated that two of his handguns had been stolen from his place of residence.

· Pine Top Road – A woman stated that an unknown person opened a credit card account using her personal information.

· Sandhill Road – A woman stated that she was bitten on the leg by two of her dogs while she was trying to get them to stop fighting.

· Noel C. Conaway Road – A woman stated that an unknown individual hit her parked car with their vehicle and did not stop.

· Oakton Drive – A man stated that the mother of his children was not allowing him to see the children.

· Courthouse Road – A man stated that his neighbor scuffed up his parked vehicle when the neighbor’s side mirror accidently hit the vehicle.

· North Pine Street – A woman stated that she and her child’s father got into a dispute over the child’s custody.

· Beecher Drive – A woman stated that someone accessed her bank account without her permission.

· Highway 21 South – A woman stated that an unknown person punctured a hole into her vehicle’s rear door.

· Red Fern Court – A woman stated that an unknown individual stole her tablet from her unlocked vehicle.

· River Oak Road – A woman stated that she and her boyfriend got into a verbal fight over their chickens.

· Quail Run Circle – A man stated that someone took $700 out of his bank account without his permission.

· Nease Road – A man stated that a former employee had threatened his children on social media.

· Tupelo Way – A woman stated that her former fiancé had sent her a letter despite having a protective order against him.

· Old Dixie Highway South – A lineman stated that an unknown person sprayed graffiti on several power boxes.

· Barrister Circle – A woman stated that an unknown individual stole a package off her front porch.

Effingham High School Band to Perform at NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
St. Patty's Day
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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