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Effingham County Sheriff's Office reports July 17
crime reports

Arrests/Citations


· Katherin Wright, Old River Road – possession of a schedule IV controlled substance, knowingly driving motor vehicle on suspended, cancelled or revoked license, tag light required and possession of marijuana less than one ounce

· John Brown, Sunny Lane – affray, underage possession of alcohol and disorderly conduct

· Johnathan Diaz, Sunny Lane – affray, underage possession of alcohol and disorderly conduct

· Faith Hasman, Sunny Lane – affray, underage possession of alcohol and disorderly conduct

· William Walsh, Sunny Lane – affray, underage possession of alcohol and disorderly conduct

· Leon C. Thomas, Highway 21 North – speeding in excess of maximum limits, fleeing or attempting to elude, reckless driving, seat belt violation and wanted person (warrant service)

· John Gonsalves, Springfield Egypt Road – possession and use of drug related objects, possession of a schedule II controlled substance, allowing unlicensed person to drive and driving left or center

· Shawn Sikes, Springfield Egypt Road - possession and use of drug related objects, possession of a schedule II controlled substance, allowing unlicensed person to drive and driving left or center

· Jeffery Throne Murphy, Saddle Club Way – criminal damage to property (second degree)

· Brittani Williams, Highway 21 North – fleeing or attempting to elude, speeding in excess of maximum limits, driving while license withdrawn, safety belt violation for 18-year-old and older, expired tag and following too closely

· Roger Edwards, Clyo Shawnee Road – failure to dim headlights and driving while license suspended or revoked (misdemeanor)

· Bruce Williams Jr., Highway 80 – window tint and driving while license suspended or revoked (misdemeanor)

· Michael Williams, West Seventh Street – probation violation, driving while license withdrawn and giving false name, address or birthdate to law enforcement

· Joshua Shidel, Ralph Rahn Road – driving under the influence of alcohol and too fast for conditions

· Oscar Waller, Midland Road – driving under the influence of drugs, illegal stop/stand/park where prohibited, transmitting false public alarm, unlawful conduct during 911 call and obstructing highways, streets, sidewalks or other public road

· Arthur Pristell, Laurel Street – driving under the influence of drugs and failure to maintain lane

· Michelle Lynn, Southern Charm Way – disorderly conduct (county ordnance)


Incidents


· Wood Duck Way – A woman stated that someone stole her family’s social security cards and passports while they were on vacation.

· Highway 17 North – A man advised that his shed caught fire through unknown means and destroyed his boat, ATV and lawnmower.

· Clyo Kildare Road – A woman stated that her dog was attacked by a stray on two consecutive nights which resulted in several lactations.

· Old Dixie Highway South – A man stated that he found a lost dog at his hunting club which became aggressive around his own dogs.

· Highway 119 South – A woman stated that her friend stole two televisions from her while she was letting him stay at her house.

· First Street Extension – A man stated that he had not been able to make contact with his son in over a month.

· Cyane Lane – A woman stated that her vehicle had been damaged by her friend’s neighbors while they were shooting off fireworks.

· Timberlake Drive – A woman stated that two suspicious people pulled into her yard to advertise their lawn care business.

· Kingsley Drive North – A woman stated that her boyfriend pushed her out of a window during an argument over the boyfriend’s loyalty.

· Old Augusta Road South – A woman stated that her boyfriend threw her phone and punched her in the stomach during an altercation.

· Wood Duck Way – A woman stated that an unknown person had stolen her family’s personal documents while they were away.

· Gable Lane – A woman stated that she was bitten on the leg by her neighbor’s dog while she was going to check on the neighbor.

· Shearouse Road – A man stated that someone had attempted to scam him over the phone by saying that they could fix his compromised computer.

· Oak Drive – A man stated that an unknown individual stole his red electric wheelchair off his front porch while he was away.

· Diana Drive – A man stated that his wife cut her foot on a glass door that she shattered during a dispute over their teenage daughter.

· Highway 119 South – An elderly man stated that his alarm went off because the batteries were low but that he could not get up to change them.

· Stillwell Clyo Road – A man stated that a dog went into his front yard and damaged his rental vehicle.