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Effingham County Sheriff's Office reports June 12
crime reports

Arrests/Citations


· Maria, Whitehall Avenue – simple battery (family violence)

· James, Oconee Avenue – disorderly conduct (county ordnance)

· Keith Viets, Elkins Cemetery Road – simple battery (family violence)

· Joshua Garner, Harley Road – safety belt violation for 18-year-old and older and possession of marijuana less than one ounce

· Rondell Neal, Midland Road – driving under the influence of alcohol and failure to maintain lane

· Barnett Williams, Highway 119 South – speeding in excess of maximum limits and possession of a schedule I controlled substance

· Dante Capers, Archer Road – wanted person (warrant service)

· William Andrew Daenzer, Old River Road – no insurance (citation)

· Dallas Williams, Blandford Road – driving while license suspended or revoked (felony)

· Michael Ebensperger, Migledorff Way – failure to maintain lane and driving under the influence of alcohol


Incidents


· Cottonwood Drive – A woman stated that the father of her unborn child made lactations on her shoulders and exposed her breasts during an altercation.

· Goshen Road – A woman advised that her intoxicated neighbor threatened to beat her up for parking in her spot.

· Hunter Chase Drive – A woman stated that someone had used her personal information to rent an apartment in her name.

· Interstate 16 West – A man stated that his vehicle became disabled after it was struck by an unknown object that flew off a trailer.

· Farrington Circle – A woman stated that her husband locked her out of their bedroom during an argument over their daughter’s friend.

· First Street Extension – A man stated that an acquaintance was refusing to pay him for work that he had done because of a dispute.

· Burnt Tree Drive – A woman stated that an unknown individual stole her license plate from her vehicle.

· Lemans Drive – A woman stated that she had felt threatened by comments made by the father of her child.

· Log Landing Road – A man stated that his mother had sprayed air freshener in his face during an argument.

· Cobblestone Drive – A man stated that an acquaintance had made threats against him because of the man’s relationship with the acquaintance’s ex-girlfriend.

· Rincon Stillwell Road – Two women stated that their neighbor’s dog charged at them in an aggressive manner.

· Caribbean Village Drive – A woman stated that a trash truck hit her car and damaged it while it was parked in her neighborhood.

· First Street Extension – A woman stated that her ex-husband was not picking up their children at the requested time.

· Ranch Road – A man stated that he and his wife had gotten into a dispute over their internet service.

· Sandstone Court – Two women stated that they got into an argument with each other over $200 that had gone missing.

· Highway 21 South – A man stated that he and his girlfriend engaged in horseplay after the girlfriend locked her keys in her car.

· Hutchenson Lane – A woman stated that unknown individuals had gone under her house and were doing drugs.

· Low Ground Road – A man stated that someone stole two pieces of plywood from a construction site that he was working at.

· Ebenezer Road – A construction worker stated that a trucker damaged several barrels and barriers while driving down the road.

· Huger Street – A man stated that his ex-wife went onto his property without his permission and stalked him.

· Courthouse Road – A woman stated that she got into an altercation with her boyfriend over an ex-boyfriend.

· Beauregard Boulevard – A man stated that he found an ATV in the woods and did not know who it belonged to.

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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