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Name:
Weber, Carrie Ann
Date of Booking:
04/30/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
WILLFUL OBSTRUCTION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS – MISDEMEANOR
WILLFUL OBSTRUCTION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS – MISDEMEANOR
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 05/01/2026, I was notified by Deputy Drew Carroll of a disturbance at the entrance of the Effingham County Judicial Complex.
Upon arrival at the front security checkpoint, Deputy Carroll advised that a female, later identified as Mrs. Weber, was attempting to enter the courthouse with a cellular phone and laptop in violation of a standing order issued by Chief Superior Court Judge Michael Muldrew, which prohibits unauthorized electronic devices beyond the security checkpoint.
Signage is clearly posted at the entrance of the courthouse advising all persons of prohibited items, including electronic devices, and requiring all individuals to pass through the designated security checkpoint prior to entering the building.
Deputy Carroll pointed out Mrs. Weber and her son, who were standing just outside the main entrance. As I approached the entrance, Mrs. Weber reentered the building and proceeded underneath the designated security barrier, bypassing the screening checkpoint without authorization. At that time, she was holding a cellular phone and yelling words to the effect of, “I’m going to the Clerk’s Office, it’s not illegal to have my phone.”
I identified myself as Cpl. Dailey with the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office and issued clear verbal commands for Mrs. Weber to stop and return to the security checkpoint. Mrs. Weber ignored my commands and continued further into the courthouse. Deputy Costlow also issued clear verbal commands for Mrs. Weber to stop and return to the checkpoint. Mrs. Weber ignored those commands as well and continued walking away from deputies, further bypassing courthouse security procedures.
Based on Mrs. Weber’s intentional act of bypassing a secured checkpoint, her refusal to comply with multiple lawful commands, and the need to maintain security within the courthouse, I made the decision to detain her. I took hold of Mrs. Weber’s arm and shoulder in an attempt to stop her movement and guide her back toward the security checkpoint. Mrs. Weber began yelling loudly and continued to resist my efforts by pulling away and refusing to comply. I then secured control of both of her wrists and escorted her out of the building.
While escorting Mrs. Weber out of the building, I was able to open the first set of doors for her, but she had reached the push bar of the second door and opened the door with her stomach as I was walking her outside.
Once outside, Deputy Gaston assisted in placing Mrs. Weber in handcuffs. Mrs. Weber continued yelling, stating that she is disabled/handicapped, and causing a disturbance, stating that she had an attorney on the phone and that she had permission to bring electronic devices into the courtroom. I am not aware of any authorization or exception permitting Mrs. Weber to bypass the standing order or security procedures.
Mrs. Weber was escorted to Deputy Gaston’s patrol vehicle and placed in the rear seat. I briefly spoke with an individual on Mrs. Weber’s phone who identified themselves as her attorney. I identified myself and advised them of the charges. The phone was then returned to Mrs. Weber’s son.
Deputy Gaston removed Mrs. Weber from the vehicle momentarily to check the fit of the handcuffs and ensure they were properly double-locked, after which she was secured back in the vehicle and transported to the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office.
Mrs. Weber is being charged with the following:
Obstruction of a Law Enforcement Officer (Misdemeanor) for refusing my lawful commands to stop and return to the security checkpoint
Obstruction of a Law Enforcement Officer (Misdemeanor) for refusing Deputy Costlow’s lawful commands to stop and return to the security checkpoint
Disorderly Conduct for creating a loud and disruptive disturbance inside the courthouse, interfering with normal operations
Warrants are being sought on all charges.
The Blue Coat, [WITNESS #1], wrote a witness statement in regards to her involvement and witnessing of this incident.
Video footage of the incident is being collected and will be reviewed as part of this investigation.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
5/1/26
CARRIE ANN WEBER ARRESTED AND RELEASED ON CRIMINAL BOND
What this means: Carrie Ann Weber was arrested on or about May 1, 2026, in Effingham County and charged with Willful Obstruction of a Law Enforcement Officer (misdemeanor) and Disorderly Conduct. A criminal bond was posted in the amount of $7,500, secured by a co-signer, allowing Weber to be released from custody while the case moves forward. The bond was signed on May 1, 2026, and filed with the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office under case number STCR2026000501.
5/12/26
ACCUSATION FILED — 2 COUNTS AGAINST CARRIE ANN WEBER
What this means: The Solicitor General of Effingham County formally filed criminal charges against Carrie Ann Weber in the State Court of Effingham County. An accusation is the official charging document used in State Court — it works similarly to an indictment but is filed directly by the prosecutor rather than a grand jury. The accusation was filed based on an affidavit from Deputy John T. Dailey of the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office.
Count 1 accuses Carrie Ann Weber of Obstruction of an Officer (O.C.G.A. 16-10-24(a)), alleging that on May 1, 2026, she knowingly and willfully obstructed or hindered Deputy Dailey, a law enforcement officer with the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office, in the lawful discharge of his official duties by failing to follow lawful commands to stop at a security checkpoint in the judicial complex.
Count 2 also accuses Carrie Ann Weber of Obstruction of an Officer (O.C.G.A. 16-10-24(a)), alleging that on the same date she knowingly and willfully obstructed or hindered a second deputy, Deputy Costlow, also with the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office, under the same circumstances at the same security checkpoint.
Both counts are misdemeanor offenses under Georgia law.
5/19/26
CARRIE ANN WEBER FILES MULTIPLE PRO SE PRETRIAL MOTIONS
What this means: On May 19, 2026, Carrie Ann Weber — representing herself at that time — filed a series of pretrial motions in Effingham County State Court. The motions requested a preliminary hearing, complete court recordation, discovery of evidence and witness lists, copies of any statements she made in police custody, scientific reports, preservation of evidence, witness sequestration, and disclosure of any deals made with witnesses. Weber also reserved the right to file additional motions as the case progressed.
6/9/26
ARRAIGNMENT CALENDAR DATE REMOVED
What this means: A criminal arraignment — the hearing where a defendant formally enters a plea of guilty or not guilty — had been scheduled for June 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM for Carrie Ann Weber’s case. That date was removed from the calendar at the direction of the judge’s office before it took place.
6/10/26
ATTORNEY KLYNE GREGORY ENTERS APPEARANCE AS DEFENSE COUNSEL FOR CARRIE ANN WEBER
What this means: On June 10, 2026, attorney Klyne Gregory of Phillips Carson & Phillips in Savannah, Georgia formally entered an appearance in the State Court of Effingham County as counsel of record for Carrie Ann Weber in case number STCR2026000501. This means Weber is no longer representing herself — Gregory is now her attorney of record and will receive all court notices, filings, and hearing schedules on her behalf.
6/11/26
CARRIE ANN WEBER APPEARS ON CRIMINAL ARRAIGNMENT CALENDAR
What this means: Carrie Ann Weber’s case was placed on the criminal arraignment calendar for June 11, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Effingham County State Court. An arraignment is the hearing where a defendant formally enters a plea — typically guilty, not guilty, or nolo contendere (no contest). The record reflects this date was on the calendar; no plea outcome is noted in the available documents.
6/18/26
DEFENSE COUNSEL FILES MOTION TO ADOPT ALL PREVIOUSLY FILED PRO SE MOTIONS
What this means: On June 18, 2026, attorney Klyne Gregory filed a Motion to Adopt and Incorporate All Previously Filed Pro Se Motions on behalf of Carrie Ann Weber in case number STCR2026000501. This motion asks the court to formally recognize and carry forward all of the motions Weber filed on her own behalf before Gregory took over as her attorney, so that none of those earlier filings are lost or abandoned now that she has legal representation. The motion was served electronically on Solicitor Tyson of Effingham County.
8/13/26
CARRIE ANN WEBER SCHEDULED FOR CRIMINAL PLEA DAY CALENDAR
What this means: Carrie Ann Weber’s case has been placed on the criminal plea day calendar for August 13, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Effingham County State Court. A plea day calendar is a hearing where defendants who are ready to enter a guilty plea, nolo contendere plea, or proceed to trial can do so. This is typically where plea agreements are finalized and entered into the court record, or where cases proceed to trial if no plea agreement has been reached.