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Effingham County Sheriff's Office reports Feb. 23
Crime scene tape

Arrests/Citations

• Edward Dooner, Highway 80 – wanted person (warrant service)

• John Smith, Blue Jay Road – driving wrong side of roadway and driving under the influence of alcohol

• Justin Vanarsdale, Sandy Hill Road – willful obstruction of law enforcement officers by use of force

• Mr. Johnson, James Drive – dog bite (citation)

• Cordell Kelly, Highway 21 – driving while license suspended or revoked

• Ethan Blank, Lakeview Drive – agency assist

• Brian Ludgate, Kildee Lane – criminal trespass and obstructing or hindering law enforcement officers

• Matthew Callaway, Highway 21 – disorderly conduct, obstruction of law enforcement officer, giving false name, address or birthdate to law enforcement, battery and interference with government property (misdemeanor)

• Mikell Jenkins, Highway 119 South – operation of unsafe vehicle/equipment (citation)


Incidents

• Highway 17 South – A business owner stated that a man broke into his store and stole several vape products.

• Noel C Conaway Road – A man advised that the alarm had been activated on the front door of his store.

• Highway 21 South – Two men were spotted bringing a recently stolen vehicle across the state border.

• Shari Drive – A man stated that a suspiciously deposited check had been flagged by his bank account.

• Zipperer Road – A woman stated that her ex-boyfriend threatened to steal her car in the middle of the night.

• Highway 80 – An abandoned vehicle was spotted blocking traffic on the side of the roadway near an intersection.

• Blue Jay Road – A woman stated that her former boyfriend had been harassing her and vandalizing her vehicle.

• Katie Drive – A man stated that his father’s girlfriend had been hacking into his cell phone and its apps.

• Harley Road – A man stated that he bought a trailer via social media that turned out to be stolen.

• Wrights Drive – A woman stated that her son threatened to kill her over cigarettes and potato chips.

• Timber Lake Drive – A safe was spotted having been thrown into a shallow pond for unknown reasons.

• Highway 17 North – A couple stated that two stray dogs went onto their property and killed their ducks.

• Tunnel Road – A man stated that his neighbor’s dog had been going onto his property and acting aggressively.

• Low Ground Road – A woman stated that someone had used her personal information to order a pizza.

• Long Bride Road – A store owner stated that an unknown person broke into his place of business.

• Windchime Court – A woman stated that she got into an argument with her husband over their children.

• Highway 119 – A man was spotted loitering near a convenience store and running from the police.

• Stagecoach Avenue – A school principal stated that a man had been trespassing on school property.

• Courthouse Road – A woman stated that a construction worker had been using her well without her permission.

• Shawnee Egypt Road – A woman stated that a suspicious man had been going onto her property and praying.

• Plantation Drive – A woman stated that her neighbor entered her yard which was in violation of a restraining order.

• Bradford Court – A woman stated that her former tenants had pried opened the window of her house and rummaged through it.

• Chapel Park Road – A woman stated that she and her estranged husband had been fighting over their upcoming divorce.

• Highway 21 – A business owner stated that an employee had stolen over $200 from the cash register.

• Sunrise Drive – A woman stated that a former acquaintance had been stalking her at her place of residence.

• Courthouse Road – A woman stated that her ex-boyfriend kidnapped her after she started dating someone else.

• Barrister Circle – A man stated that his girlfriend’s father threatened to kill him after he accused him of hacking his phone.

• Nease Road – A restaurant manager stated that one of his employees was bitten by a dog while making a delivery.

• Highway 119 – A nurse stated that one of her patients fled from the hospital after being admitted for a gunshot wound.

• Bob White Lane – A man stated that an unknown individual had discharged a firearm on his property.

• Fort Howard Road – A store manager stated that a woman attempted to steal a shopping cart from his store.

• Satinwood Road – A man stated that his wife changed the locks on their home while he was away.


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