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Effingham County Sheriff's Office reports May 1
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 Arrests/Citations

• Patricia Hall, Blair Way – simple battery (family violence)

• Anthony Brace, Sixth Street – welfare check, false imprisonment, criminal trespass, obstructing or hindering law enforcement officers and simple battery (family violence)

• Jordan Pitts, Little McCall Road – improper passing on right, hands free law, following too closely, failure to maintain lane and driving while license suspended or revoked (misdemeanor)

• Nathaniel Smart, Magnolia Street – failure to obey stop sign and driving while license suspended or revoked (misdemeanor)

• Rebecca Taylor, Brookstone Way – suspicious person, giving false name, address or birthdate to law enforcement and wanted person (warrant service)

• Alie Dossey, Highway 80 – possession of methamphetamine, possession and use of drug related objects, taillight requirements and wanted person (warrant service)

• Cynthia Lee Merrett, Highway 80 - possession of methamphetamine, possession and use of drug related objects, taillight requirements and wanted person (warrant service)

• Michael Todd Watkins, Highway 80 - possession of methamphetamine, possession and use of drug related objects, taillight requirements and wanted person (warrant service)

• Lester Anderson, Anderson Avenue – habitual violator, failure to maintain lane and driving under the influence of alcohol

• James Cameron, Interstate 404 – speeding in excess of maximum limits and driving while license withdrawn (both citations)

• Eligah Brown, Highway 119 North – failure to dim headlights and driving while license suspended or revoked (misdemeanor)

• Donald Hill, Blue Jay Road – no insurance and knowingly driving motor vehicle on suspended, cancelled or revoked license (both citations)

• Wesley Bryant, Stillwell Road – failure to dim headlights and driving while license suspended or revoked (misdemeanor)

• Jerry Brown, Highway 21 – knowingly driving motor vehicle on suspended, cancelled or revoked license, possession and use of drug related objects, possession of a schedule I controlled substance and driving while license suspended or revoked (misdemeanor)

• Belinda Deloach Brown, First Street Extension – wanted person (warrant service)

• Donny Lee Johnson, Old River Road – violation of conditions on limited driving permit and wanted person (warrant service)

• Michael Tessier, Stillwell Road – driving under the influence of alcohol and failure to maintain lane

• Evelyn Cason, Highway 80 – failure to yield, window, windshield or wiper violation and driving while license suspended or revoked (misdemeanor)


Incidents

• Community Road – A woman stated that her nephew and his girlfriend had physically assaulted her on multiple occasions.

• Woodlawn Avenue – A man advised that his neighbor had been allowing his goat to enter the man’s property and harass the man’s dogs.

• Saranac Way – A man stated that his wife bit him on the arm during an argument over his drinking habits.

• Thoroughbred Drive – A woman stated that her neighbor’s dog entered her yard and attacked her own dog.

• John Glen Drive – A woman stated that the father of her child was not allowing her to see the child.

• Sister Ferry Road – A man stated that he had experienced some inconsistences with his medication while trying to get a refill.

• Oak Street – A woman stated that someone had used her personal information to open several accounts in her name.

• Eugene Gnann Road – A man stated that his wife’s handgun had gone missing during the past few days.

• Sand Pine Court – A woman stated that her phone accidently dialed 911 when she sat on it while driving home.

• Hodgeville Road – A man stated that an unknown person stole his utility trailer and his welding equipment from his front yard.

• Highway 17 North – A man stated that a group of friends that he let stay at his lodge stole two guns, some dog collars, four walkie talkies and an electric kitchen knife.

• Lura Lane – A man stated that an unknown individual broke into his vehicle and stole several items.

• Principal Way – A man stated that someone stole his tools which he had left at the base of a tree.

• Highway 119 South – A woman stated that her boyfriend had called the hospital that she was at several times and threatened to kill her.

• Old Augusta Road – A plant manager stated that a vehicle caught on fire on a site that he was overseeing.

• Watts Road – A woman stated that her ex-boyfriend had been harassing her over the phone because she no longer wants to be with him.

• Hodgeville Road – A man stated that an unknown person broke into his house and stole his flat screen television.

• Highway 21 South – A fire was spotted at a local hotel that had originated in the hotel’s laundry room.

• Highway 80 – A vehicle that had been involved in a crash had been removed from the scene of the accident without police permission.

• Rahn Station Road – An abandoned vehicle that was not insured was spotted on the side of the road.

Effingham High School Band to Perform at NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
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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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