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Effingham County Sheriff's Office reports Feb. 6 edition
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Arrests/Citations

* Sholandra Patterson, Ebenezer Road – no proof of insurance (citation)

* Dustin Bailey, Highway 80 – wanted person (warrant service)

* Stephen Roof, McCall Road – possession of methamphetamine, possession and use of drug related objects, fleeing or attempting to elude and improper lane change

* Joshua Courtney, Brogden Road – driving under the influence of alcohol

* Michael Wheeler, Bob White Lane – driving while license suspended or revoked (misdemeanor)

* Nicholas Carroll, Goshen Road – expired tag, possession of methamphetamine, possession and use of drug related objects and driving while license suspended or revoked (misdemeanor)

* Heather Widener, Goshen Road - expired tag, possession of methamphetamine, possession and use of drug related objects and driving while license suspended or revoked (misdemeanor)

* Gina Smithson, Midland Road – loitering or prowling

Incidents

* Dogwood Way – A woman stated that she and her ex-boyfriend got into a physical altercation over a man that she had been texting.

* Highway 119 North – A gas station clerk advised that two masked men had robbed the store at gunpoint before fleeing the scene.

* Central Avenue – A juvenile was spotted driving an ATV on a set of train tracks after having been warned not to.

* Blue Jay Road – A severely damaged vehicle was spotted abandoned along the side of the roadway.

* First Street Extension – A woman stated that her estranged husband had made threatening remarks towards her and her boyfriend over the phone and on social media.

* Old Dixie Highway South – A woman stated that her daughter’s boyfriend had been harassing her about the custody of the daughter’s child.

* Highway 21 South – A man stated that he crashed his vehicle in a ditch after his girlfriend jerked the wheel out of his hands.

* Goshen Commercial Park Drive – A woman admitted to smoking marijuana in her house while her children witnessed.

* Usher Place – A woman stated that her husband had left the scene with her children and a firearm following a verbal dispute.

* Highway 21 – A man stated that someone had attempted to break into his place of business by cutting the lock with bolt cutters.

* Pleasant Acres Road – An abandoned vehicle with a bookbag inside of it was spotted stuck in a ditch on the side of the road.

* Towne Park – A man stated that an unknown individual stole a motor from his boat that was located on one of his former properties.

* Log Landing Road – A woman stated that her ex-husband had referred to her in vulgar terms to her child.

* Briarwood Court – A man stated that an unknown person had pulled the wires out of his trailer at some point during the night.

* Nease Road – A man stated that his wife stole $100 from him and that she refused to give it back.

* West First Street – A man stated that someone had made a fraudulent charge of over $600 using his debit card information.

* Crestview Drive – A woman stated that an unknown person stole a refrigerator and two mirrors from her newly constructed house.

* Honey Ridge Road – Several acts of vandalism were spotted on several buildings at a local ball park.

* Highway 119 South – A man stated that someone had attempted to use his account to purchase four cell phones.

* River Branch Road – A woman stated that she received a suspicious check in the mail which turned out to be fraudulent.

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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