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Effingham County Sheriff's Office reports May 27
crime reports

Arrests/citations


· Clifford Earl Pevey, Old Augusta Road South – possession of firearms by convicted felons and first offenders and wanted person (warrant service)

· Norman Powell Brooks, Archibald Street – driving under the influence of alcohol and damage to property (both citations)

· Alexandra Elmgren, Chimney Road – domestic dispute and wanted person (warrant service)

· Stephen Turcotte, Wylly Road – wanted person (warrant service)

· Mr. Davis, Bay Lane – battery (family violence)


Incidents


· Laurel Hill Road – A couple stated that they got into an altercation over some relationship issues.

· Old Dixie Highway South – A woman advised that she got into an argument with her sister and mother over some financial issues.

· Atlanta Road – A woman stated that she got into a verbal fight with her husband over his infidelity.

· Satinwood Road – A woman stated that someone attempted to break into her home while she was away.

· Cypress Cove Lane – A man stated that he needed to retrieve items from his estranged wife who has a restraining order against him.

· Clyo Kildare Road – A man stated that an unknown person stole some tools from his truck while he was fishing in a local river.

· Courthouse Road – A man stated that an unknown individual stole his pistol from his house while he was away.

· Palomino Drive – A woman stated that someone used her personal information to access her bank account.

· West First Street Extension – A man stated that a former acquaintance contacted his sisters-in-law which violates a restraining order.

· Pine Street – A man stated that an intoxicated individual threatened him with a hammer on the man’s property.

· Reedsville Road – A man stated that his wife’s sister’s ex-boyfriend went onto his property without his permission.

· Highway 21 North – A man stated that a local memorial sign had been heavily damaged by a vehicle.

· Saddleclub Way – A man stated that his neighbor accidently hit his mailbox with their vehicle and did not stop.

· Rahn Station Road – A woman stated that her roommate made verbal threats toward her during an argument.

· Highway 80 – A woman stated that an unknown person stole some items from her company’s property.

· Goshen Road Extension – A real estate agent stated that an unknown individual posted a vacancy for one of her properties that is currently being rented.

· Clover Point Circle – A woman stated that someone broke into her place of residence and damaged the carpet.

· Mt. Hope Road – A woman stated that someone stole flowers off her parent’s grave on two occasions.

· Springfield Egypt Road – A man stated that a former roommate had threatened to kill several people in the area.

· Noel C. Conaway Road – An assistant pastor stated that a woman damaged a sign in front of his church.

· Ardmore Oaky Road – A man stated that an unknown person stole his ATV from his property while he was away.

· Highway 21 South – A woman stated that she was bitten on the finger by a kitten that had crawled under the hood of her car.

· Heidt Landing Road – A man stated that he was bitten on the arm by an acquaintance’s large dog.

· South Columbia Avenue – A man who was required to register as a sex offender had failed to check in with police.

· Chimney Road – A woman stated that a former employee had sent her threatening text messages.

· Del A Rae Circle – A man stated that his stepson threatened to beat him with a toaster during a fight over a hammer.

· Highway 21 – A woman stated that a former employee had been harassing her over the telephone.

· Standard Lane – A man stated that his brother assaulted him during an altercation over a family emergency.

· Burnt Tree Drive – A woman stated that her trashcan caught on fire through unknown circumstances.

· Millstone Court – A man stated that he was bitten on the thigh by a dog while jogging down the road.

· Cedar Lane – A man stated that his vehicle caught on fire due to an electrical issue with the battery.

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Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll awards the Meritorious Service Medal to Sgt. Aaron Turner, who helped take down the armed soldier accused of opening fire during Wednesday morning’s shooting at Fort Stewart. (Pat Donahue / Coastal Courier)
A day after a soldier opened fire at Fort Stewart, Army leaders are praising those who stopped the shooter as investigators probe how a weapon made it on base. One soldier remains hospitalized. This report is from our Morris Multimedia sister newspaper, the Coastal Courier in Hinesville. Read how split-second heroism may have saved countless lives.
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