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Effingham County Sheriff's Office reports Jan. 22
crime reports

Arrests/citations


· Brenda Scarborough, Reynard Drive – obstructing or hindering law enforcement officers and theft by taking (misdemeanor)

· Mr. Rogers, Earl Lain Road – domestic dispute and criminal trespass

· Steven Banks, Highway 80 – registration requirements, driving while license suspended and driving under the influence of alcohol

· Adam Reese Whitaker, Log Landing Road – driving under the influence of drugs, failure to maintain lane, improper stopping on roadway, possession of a schedule IV controlled substance and drugs not in original container (misdemeanor)

· Diana Spikes, Oak Drive – driving under the influence of multiple substances

· Mitchell Lawson, Old River Road – suspended license plate, driving while license suspended and giving false name, address or birthdate to law enforcement

· John, Squirrel Drive – civil matter and wanted person (warrant service)

· Brenda Waller, Ebenezer Road – no insurance and knowingly driving motor vehicle on suspended, cancelled or revoked license (both citations)

· Brittany Brown Butts, Courthouse Road – driving under the influence of drugs and failure to maintain lane

· Breyona Hawkins, Highway 119 South – failure to dim headlights, failure to have license on person, possession of marijuana less than one ounce and obstruction of law enforcement (misdemeanor)

· Erika Terrell, Highbluff Road – driving while license suspended and expired tag

· Robert Godby, Midland Road – possession of marijuana less than one ounce

· Angela Davidson, Highway 119 South – possession and use of drug related objects, possession of a schedule IV controlled substance, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of a schedule I or II controlled substance and wanted person (warrant service)


Incidents


· Wylly Road – A man stated that his sibling put locks on the entrances to his property to block his access to it.

· Jabez Jones Road – A woman stated that she was bitten on the leg by a stray dog while trying to get it out of the road.

· Haydon Court – A man stated that his ex-girlfriend had been using his debit card information to make thousands of dollars in purchases.

· Beecher Drive – A man stated that someone was prowling around his shed in the middle of the night.

· Little McCall Road – A woman stated that she accidentally hit a power pole after she lost control of her vehicle.

· Quail Run Circle – Two women stated that they got into an altercation after consuming a significant amount of alcohol.

· Jerrel Woods Road – A man stated that his intoxicated wife knocked over several items during an argument.

· Shirley Drive – A man stated that two unknown persons entered his property and started snooping around.

· Saddle Club Way – A man stated that an unknown individual broke into his house and stole his laptop.

· Covered Bridge Boulevard – A man stated that a mutual acquaintance made threats against him on social media.

· High Bluff Road – A woman stated that she discovered several drug related objects in her son’s dirty clothes.

· Chimney Road – A man stated that he and his significant other got into a fight over some relationship issues.

· Ranch Road – A man stated that his ex-girlfriend took several of his hand tools from his place of residence.

· Highway 17 South – A man advised that his tenant was trying to frame him for not supplying adequate water to the home.

· Ebenezer Road – A man stated that his ex-girlfriend’s current boyfriend attempted to run him off the road.

· Interstate 16 – A man stated that his vehicle caught on fire while he was driving down the roadway.

· Creekwood Drive – A man stated that an unknown person broke into his home and stole three firearms.

· Saxon Drive – A man stated that his neighbors had been using his water well without his permission.

· Chimney Road – A woman stated that her friend stole her cell phone while the friend was spending the night at the woman’s house.

· Helmey Road – A woman stated that an acquaintance had been sending her harassing messages via social media.

· Laurel Circle – Several power lines and poles were found on the ground and blocking the roadway.

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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