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Effingham County Sheriff's Office reports Sept. 2 edition
crime reports

Incidents


· McCall Road – A man was spotted fleeing from police officers in his vehicle at a high rate of speed.


· Irene Street – A woman stated that her ex-husband’s girlfriend went into her house and stole her dog.


· Shari Drive – A man advised that he got into an argument with his fiancé over relationship issues.


· Savannah Town Road – A woman stated that two of her dogs were violently attacking her third dog.


· Clyo Kildare Road – A man stated that he found an abandoned handgun while fishing in a local creek.


· Ray Fetzer Drive – A woman was spotted driving under the influence of drugs while picking up her son from school.


· Springfield Egypt Road – A man stated that he caught someone trespassing on his personal property.


· Goodley Road – A woman stated that an unknown person had threatened her daughter via social media.


· Kildee Lane – A man stated that he got into an altercation with his ex-girlfriend over his new girlfriend.


· Withlacoochee Drive – A woman stated that she was scammed out of $500 over the phone by a man who claimed to be with social security.


· Highway 80 – A man stated that an acquaintance had failed to pay for a trailer that he had rented from the man.


· Old Tusculum Road – A man stated that an unknown individual broke into his home and stole several guns.


· Log Landing Circle – A man stated that he got into a fight with his wife over the fact that she had caught a virus and spread it to her family.


· Highway 17 South – A woman stated that a man who she hired to do work on her property stole some of her belongings.


· Oakton Drive – A man stated that two of the trailers in his trailer park had their windows busted out.


· Old River Road – A man was spotted driving down the road on a suspended license and an expired tag.


· Dorothy Lane – A waste truck driver stated that he accidently backed into a utility pole while making his rounds.


· Highway 17 North – A man stated that someone broke into his vehicle during the night and stole $500 in cash.


· Highway 21 South – A man stated that an unknown person stole some signs from his front yard sometime during the night.


Arrests/citations


· Latoya Perry, Highway 21 – fleeing or attempting to elude and agency assist


· Brandon Mikell, Highway 21 South – purchase, possession, manufacture, distribution or sale of marijuana (citation)


· Destiny Ojeda, Highway 21 – driving while license suspended, tag light required and giving false name, address or birthdate to law enforcement


· Barien Proctor, Highway 21 – possession of marijuana less than one ounce, possession and use of drug related objects and open alcohol container


· Thomas Nettles, McCall Road – driving under the influence of alcohol


· Racheal Barrineau, Highway 21 – possession of marijuana less than one ounce


· Mr. Boone, Highway 17 North – speeding in excess of maximum limits and possession of marijuana less than one ounce (both citations)


· Keith Riggsby, Honey Ridge Road – fleeing or attempting to elude and head/tail light requirements (both citations)


· Dana Piazza, McCall Road – driving while license suspended and speeding in excess of maximum limits

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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