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Effingham County Sheriff's Office reports Jan. 8
crime reports

Arrests/citations


· Jacob Vanpelt, Springfield Road – theft by taking, terroristic threats and/or acts, harassing communications and wanted person (warrant service)

· Jeff Spivey, Loblolly Court – criminal trespass and simple battery (family violence)

· Timothy, Pine Street – driving while license suspended, willful obstruction of law enforcement officers, possession and use of drug related objects, interference with government property and wanted person (warrant service)

· Mitchell Bailey, Fox Court – criminal trespass and disorderly conduct (county ordnance)

· Brooks Noble, Sam Smart Road – possession of marijuana less than one ounce, possession and use of drug related objects and driving under the influence of alcohol

· David Charles Rahn, Highway 119 – possession and use of drug-related objects, possession of firearms by convicted felons and first offenders, failure to use signal/improper signal and open alcohol container

· Jabir Elliot, Highway 119 South – wanted person (warrant service)

· Richard Barry Mason, Highway 119 South – domestic dispute

· Christopher Goldwire, Chase Drive – mental patient and wanted person (warrant service)

· Shelton Spence III, Heidt Landing Road – obstructing or hindering law enforcement officers, domestic dispute and wanted person (warrant service)


Incidents


· Yarbrough Landing – A man stated that his neighbor had been using his driveway without his permission.

· Benicia Lane – A man advised that he had been bitten on the chin by a stray dog that had wandered onto his property.

· Hodgeville Road – A man stated that a client’s son became aggressive toward him in his own office.

· Highway 21 North – A woman stated that she was tricked into giving her health insurance number by a scammer over the phone.

· Highway 17 South – A woman stated that someone tried to pry open the back window of her father’s house.

· Sandhill Road – A man stated that his neighbor went onto his property and damaged some of his belongings.

· Highway 17 South – A man stated that his tenet was refusing to leave even after serving her an eviction notice.

· Dresler Road – A man stated that an unknown person used his son’s personal information to buy two watches.

· Whitaker Road – A man stated that an unknown individual shot out his bedroom window while he was away.

· Kildee Lane – A man stated that he and his significant other got into an argument over the light bill.

· Victoria Circle – A woman stated that someone broke into her parked vehicle and stole her wallet.

· Bluff Drive – A woman stated that her husband had been harassing her and her mother with his loud truck.

· West First Street Extension – A woman stated that her ex-boyfriend had been harassing her via text messages.

· Wakefield Drive – A man stated that he got into an altercation with his ex-wife over her sleeping habits.

· Church Hill Road – A woman stated that her boyfriend smashed the windows in her vehicle and flattened one of the tires.

· Union Springs Road – A man stated that an unknown person had stolen some of his mail from his mailbox.

· Pasofina Drive – A woman stated that an unknown individual hit her mailbox with their vehicle while she was away.

· South Laural Street – An abandoned vehicle was spotted blocking traffic on the side of the road near a house.

· Highway 17 South – A man stated that he got into a verbal fight with his wife over her alleged affairs.

· Royal Oaks Drive – A woman stated that a large branch fell onto her car while she was sitting in it.

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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