Effingham Residents Arrested After Saturday Night Fight

On Saturday at approximately 5:37 P.M. Effingham City Police were notified of a fight involving multiple subjects which was occurring in the 700th block of Clinton. Upon arrival, officers discovered three subjects who were believed to be involved had already fled the scene.

After rendering aid to a victim and speaking with witnesses, officers learned that the three suspects had allegedly battered the victim and then caused damage to the victim’s vehicle.

The three suspects, Trinady R. Baker, 18, Jesse S. Tucker, 25, and Kyrstie M. Roderick, all from Effingham, were located a short time later and taken into custody. 

Each of the arrestees was charged with Aggravated Battery to a Pregnant Person (Class 2 Felony), Mob Action (Class 4 Felony), and Criminal Damage to Property over $500 (Class 4 Felony) and are being held at Effingham County Jail to await a bond hearing.

Baker, Tucker, and Roderick

Class 2 Felonies are punishable by 3-7 years in prison; Class 4 Felonies are punishable by 1-3 years. 

Chief Jason McFarland praised the citizens who immediately notified Police of the disturbance, as well as the rapid response of Officers who quickly assessed the situation, gathered facts, located, and made arrests within 30 minutes of being notified. “Neighbors alerted us to the fight while it was occurring, which tremendously helped responding Officers identify witnesses which led to a positive, swift, outcome for this incident.”

Effingham City Police were assisted by Effingham County Sheriff’s Office and Abbott EMS. The investigation into this case is on-going.