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Effingham County Sheriff's Office reports Dec. 25
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Arrests/Citations

* Adam Joseph McKinney, Squirrel Drive – criminal trespass

* James Holton, Highway 80 – possession of methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession and use of drug related objects and wanted person (warrant service)

* Jessica Schultz, Highway 80 - possession of methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession and use of drug related objects and wanted person (warrant service)

* Saralyn Rose Parks, Highway 21 – expired tag and driving while license suspended or revoked (misdemeanor)

* Brower, Bluejay Road – failure to remove accident vehicle, operation of unsafe vehicle/equipment and improper stopping on roadway (all citations)

* David Darnell Green Jr, Highway 21 – possession of marijuana less than one ounce, taillight requirements and driving while license suspended or revoked (misdemeanor)

* Leonard Caldwell, Sandhill Road – giving false name, address or birthdate to law enforcement, simple battery, criminal trespass and wanted person (warrant service)

* Tyrique Scott, Highway 80 – obtaining/attempting to obtain dangerous drugs by fraud, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana less than one ounce and forgery (first degree)

* John, Pecan Lane – accident

* Adam Lane Posey, Highway 21 – driving without license, taillight requirements, failure to dim headlights and wanted person (warrant service)

* Joseph Ross Padgett, Hubener Drive – failure to report striking fixed object, driving under the influence of alcohol, violation of conditions on limited driving permit, terroristic threats and/or acts, disorderly conduct, obstructing or hindering law enforcement officers and failure to maintain lane

Incidents

* Laurel Hill Road – A man stated that his ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend had threatened to beat him up while talking to them on the phone.

* Goshen Road Extension – A man advised that he found four firearms in a vehicle that he had repossessed.

* Rincon Stillwell Road – A woman stated that an unknown man had tried to break into her house at night through the window.

* Riverside Drive – A woman stated that her ATV had been stolen at some point during the night while she was asleep.

* Hickory Circle – A woman stated that someone had spent over $350 at a shopping center using her stolen credit card information.

* Standard Lane – A woman stated that she was bitten on the right hand by a stray dog as she was walking along the side of the road.

* Plantation Drive – A man stated that he was attacked by his estranged wife and several other people while he was looking for his children.

* Pleasant Acres Road – A woman stated that her estranged husband kicked down her door to retrieve his dog.

* Bluff Drive – A man stated that someone had stolen his truck out of his driveway at some point during the night.

* Springfield Road – A woman stated that her dog bit her because it had been spooked.

* Taylor Chapel Road – A woman stated that her neighbor’s dog killed her three cats while they were sleeping in a chicken pen.

* Goshen Road – A woman stated that her grandson’s father had threatened her because her daughter broke up with him.

* Nease Road – A man stated that two juveniles had cut down a tree on his property to build a fort.

* Little McCall Road – A woman stated that an unknown individual had busted out the driver’s side window of her grandmother’s vehicle.

* Bluff Drive – A man stated that someone had backed a vehicle into his fence and failed to stop.

* Bluejay Road – A man stated that an unknown person had stolen a trailer from the company that he worked for.

* Peachtree Drive – A woman stated that her car’s paint job had been damaged by ash from her neighbor’s fire pit.

* Westwood Drive – A man stated that someone had stolen several items out of a box that was in his truck.

* Vale Royal Road – A woman stated that a man living next to her rental property had been using her water hose to power his hot tub.

* Goshen Road – A woman stated that someone had used her debit card information to make over $250 in fraudulent purchases.

* Holly Circle – A woman stated that an unknown man had threatened to kill her via text messages.

* Highway 17 North – A man stated that his neighbor’s dogs tried to bite him as he was exiting his vehicle.

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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