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Effingham County Sheriff's Office reports March 25
crime reports

Arrests/citations


· Bryant Edwards, Wheeler Cemetery Road – discharge of firearms on or near public highway or street and discharging firearms while under the influence of alcohol or drugs

· Thomas Kaye, Caribbean Village Drive – driving under the influence of drugs

· Michael Kelly, White Bluff Drive – wanted person (warrant service)

· Calvin Lane, Columbia Avenue – driving while license suspended and tag light required

· Corey, Grace Lane – aggravated cruelty to animals

· Mr. Gregg, Bebee Road – probation violation, possession of marijuana less than one ounce, possession of a schedule I controlled substance and possession and use of drug related objects

· Eric Schuermann, Saratoga Drive – criminal trespass, possession of a schedule I controlled substance, possession and use of drug related objects, possession of marijuana less than one ounce and obstructing or hindering law enforcement officers


Incidents


· Pinnacle Way – A woman stated that an acquaintance made threats against her via a social media account.

· Freedom Trail – A woman advised that she had gotten into a disagreement with her husband over an incident with their daughter.

· Old Dixie Highway South – A woman stated that someone had entered her home while she was away.

· Silver Hill Church Road – A man stated that his neighbor’s dog bit him on the leg three times while he was riding down the road on his bicycle.

· Whitaker Road – A man stated that an abandoned trailer next to his house was set on fire by two trespassers.

· Saddlehorn Drive – A man stated that he fired a gun at the ground in order to get his neighbors to stop fighting.

· Chimney Road – A woman stated that she was scammed out of over $1500 over the phone by a man who claimed to be with the police.

· Paddock Drive – A man stated that his neighbor busted out his vehicle’s window in the middle of the night.

· Ralph Rahn Road – A man stated that an unknown person broke into his house and stole several valuable items.

· River Oak Drive – A woman stated that her boyfriend shot a hole in the floor during an altercation.

· Aspen Drive – A mobile home park owner stated that a former tenant had been refusing to leave the premises.

· Highway 17 – A man stated that his vehicle’s tire went flat while he was driving down the roadway.

· Paradise Trail – A man stated that he and his girlfriend had gotten into an argument over the girlfriend’s employment.

· Highway 80 – A woman stated that she had gotten into a dispute with her brother while driving down the road.

· Old Augusta Road – A man stated that a former employee had been harassing and stalking him at his job site.

· Wisteria Lane – A woman stated that her neighbor’s dog attacked her own dog while it was outside.

· Del-A-Rae Circle – A man stated that his stepson threatened to burn down his house during an argument.

· Old Augusta Road South – A woman stated that her disabled vehicle was stolen from the side of the road.