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Effingham County Sheriff's Office reports Jan. 6
crime reports

Arrests/Citations

· Justin Alters, Bird Road – driving under the influence of alcohol

· Fredeja Hayes, Aquaduct Drive – giving false name, address or birthdate to law enforcement, entering automobile or other motor vehicle with intent to commit a crime, criminal trespass and terroristic threats and/or acts

· Maiah Lewis, Highway 17 – theft by conversion and driving while license suspended

· Faye McKine, Highway 21 – disorderly conduct and unlawful conduct during 911 call

· Taylor Harvey, Nease Road – driving under the influence of drugs (citation)

· James Joyner Jr, Old Dixie Highway South – driving while license suspended, possession and use of drug related objects and alcohol/controlled substance present in vehicle (all citations)

· Eriel Starke, Blue Jay Road – possession of marijuana less than one ounce

Incidents

· Old River Road – A man stated that a suspicious person had been trespassing on his property while he was away.

· Autumn Court – A woman advised that her estranged boyfriend had been trespassing on her property.

· Carlton Avenue – A woman stated that a suspicious vehicle had been parked on her vacant property.

· Highway 119 South – A woman stated that her landlord busted into her house and broke several items.

· Corral Road – A man stated that someone had stolen his dog from his front yard as well as several items from his shed.

· Watts Road – A woman stated that her husband broke a glass table on their porch during a heated argument.

· Highway 80 – A man stated that he got into a physical fight with his roommate over stolen property.

· Oak Drive – A man stated that an unstable individual threatened to shoot him and his family members.

· Oak Drive – A man stated that his son had been causing problems because he was under the influence of drugs.

· Highway 17 – A woman stated that her boyfriend chocked her during a heated altercation over a cell phone.

· Commercial Court – A man stated that an unknown person had been stealing gas from his vehicles.

· Commercial Drive – An abandoned trailer was found sinking into the ditch on the shoulder of the roadway.

· Cotton Bluff Court – A woman stated that an acquaintance slashed her vehicle’s tires during a dispute.

· Commercial Court – A man stated that a suspicious individual went to his property and moved several items.

· Poppy Road – A man stated that he got into a physical fight with an acquaintance over a purchased ring.

· Highway 80 – A man stated that he was shot in the chest in his moving vehicle by an unknown driver.

· Pecan Grove Boulevard – A man stated that an acquaintance showed up at his home with a gun looking for the acquaintance’s wife.

· Formosa Drive – A juvenile stated that her father had punched and shot her grandfather over an unknown issue.

· Midland Drive – A woman stated that her tenant was refusing to pay his rent and subletting the property to other people.

· Whitaker Road – A woman stated that an unknown individual stole her vehicle from her property.

· Sparrow Lane – A woman stated that someone broke into her place of residence and stole several expensive items.

· Exley Loop – A woman stated that she was bitten on the hand while trying to stop two dogs from attacking her own dog.

· Corinth Church Road – A man stated that someone hit his mailbox with their truck and failed to stop.

· Ziegler Road – An abandoned trailer was spotted having gotten stuck in a ditch on the side of the road.

· Pecan Grove Boulevard – A woman stated that her ex-boyfriend’s dog bit her on the arm while she was at his house.

· Clyo Shawnee Road – A woman stated that her neighbors were being a nuisance by making too much noise.

· Old Augusta Road South – A man stated that a woman paid him for a vehicle in counterfeit money.

· Highway 21 North – A woman stated that her nephew had been sending her threatening text messages.

· Allison Road – A man stated that his truck caught on fire when he went to start it in the morning.

· Center Drive – A man stated that an unknown person had broken into his storage area behind his house.

· Highway 80 – A man stated that an unknown individual stole several items from his flatbed trailer.

· New Stillwell Road – A man stated that he paid a contractor to move a trailer, but the contractor had failed to do so.

· Frederick Street – A man stated that someone stole three packages off his front porch while he was away.

· Herbert Kessler Road – A man stated that an unknown person had been dumping trash near his home.

· Standard Lane – A woman stated that her truck was commandeered and stolen after her son had been assaulted.

· Keith Road – A woman stated that an unknown individual had broken into her residence and stole her medication.

· Highway 21 – A woman was spotted setting up a small tent and other belongings on an access road.

· Midland Drive – A woman stated that her tenant had guests over at her property without her permission.

· Greene Drive – A woman stated that she got into a fight with her mother over the care of her pets.

· Walker Drive – A woman stated that a scammer gained access to her bank account by claiming to be from her bank.

· Cambridge Drive – A woman stated that she had not heard from her son in several days and feared that he was missing.

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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