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Effingham County Sheriff's Office reports Oct. 20
crime reports

Arrests/citations


· Perris Franklin, Little McCall Road – driving while license suspended or revoked (citation)

· Nicholas Albers, Heidt Road – wanted person (warrant service)

· Steven Collins, Highway 21 South – driving while license suspended or revoked (citation)

· Christopher Hunter, Blue Jay Road – driving under the influence of drugs, possession of marijuana less than one ounce, possession of a schedule I controlled substance and failure to report striking fixed object

· Jessica Walls, Pecan Grove Boulevard – wanted person (warrant service)

· Jason Cannon, Pecan Grove Boulevard – wanted person (warrant service)

· Amanda Turcotte, Highway 21 – disorderly conduct

· Amanda Montoya, Highway 21 – theft by shoplifting (citation)

· Philip Hope, Sandhill Road – possession of marijuana less than one ounce, possession of a schedule I controlled substance and possession and use of drug related objects


Incidents


· Sandhill Road – A man stated that someone threatened to kill him if he did not electronically send $1000.

· Cotton Bluff Court – A woman advised that her brother-in-law threatened to harm her during an argument.

· Greene Drive – A man stated that an acquaintance pointed a gun at him and his mother during an altercation.

· Morgan Cemetery Road – A man stated that a female acquaintance had been yelling at him in front of his children.

· Stillwell Clyo Road – A man stated that an unknown dog entered his backyard and started growling at him.

· Long Bridge Road – A woman stated that an unknown person stole her pistol from her unlocked vehicle.

· Edgewater Drive – A woman stated that her ex-husband threatened to go to her house and take her belongings.

· Brindlewood Drive – A man stated that his angry wife took around $500 and a handgun from his truck.

· Wellington Drive – A woman stated that her stepfather physically assaulted her during a dispute.

· West Central Boulevard – A woman stated that her uncle closed her mailbox without her permission.

· Jennifer Circle – A woman stated that a former employee had sent her two disturbing text messages.

· Stirrup Court – A man stated that an acquaintance threatened him during a heated fight over a camper.

· Greystone Drive – A woman stated that her boyfriend’s wife had been harassing her over the phone.

· Old Louisville Road – A woman stated that an unknown individual parked a stolen vehicle on her property.

· Low Ground Road – A man stated that his neighbor’s dog went onto his property and killed his cat.

· Saddlehorn Lane – A woman stated that she got into an altercation with her fiancé over their children.

· Dailey Drive – A man stated that he got into a fight with his wife over her being needy and clingy.

· Green Paddock Circle – A man stated that he had misplaced his handgun from his vehicle’s center console.

· Sixth Street – A woman stated that her estranged husband beat her during an argument over money.

· Stillwell Road – A man stated that his vehicle’s fender had been dented through unknown means.

· Honey Ridge Road – A man stated that his vehicle ran out of gas while driving down the roadway.

· Blue Jay Road – A man stated that someone stole several spools of copper wire from his construction site.

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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