Two Arrests of Local Residents This Week

A homeless man has been charged with Arson after his arrest on Thursday.

55-year-old James R. Lowe was arrested in connection with a September 13th incident in the 300 block of East Kreke Avenue.

Effingham Police Chief Jason McFarland said that no one was injured in the incident that allegedly involved burning a tent on the property.

Lowe was in custody at last report.

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City police earlier this week arrested Effingham resident Alexander Pasley on a series of charges.

The 25-year-old Pasley was arrested Tuesday evening on Circle Drive near the intersection with Temple Avenue. Pasley was arrested on counts including aggravated battery to a peace officer, resisting or obstructing a peace officer, reckless conduct, domestic battery and endangering the life or health of a child.

Chief McFarland said the altercation involved Pasley allegedly punching a police officer and then violently resisting arrest.