Justin Sheppard, a resident listed in public arrest records, was taken into custody on January 28, 2026, in Effingham County, Georgia. According to the official booking report, the arrest was made by local authorities and the subject was charged with the following offense(s): CRIMINAL TRESPASSDISORDERLY CONDUCTOfficer’s Narrative:[Please note: The following is a direct transcription from the official initial incident report. The Georgia Gazette does not fix any spelling or grammatical errors that may exist. Any changes or redactions made by our staff are placed inside brackets. Some errors may exist. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The topics discussed may be sensitive to some readers. Discretion is advised.]Beginning the above date and time I responded to a report of an unknown male entering the complainants vehicle.Upon my arrival I spoke to the complainant identified as [VICTIM #1], who stated she exited the store to see an unknown white male later identified as Justin Sheppard sitting in the driver seat of her vehicle with the door still open. According to [VICTIM #1], Justin appeared to be looking around the center console and dash using his hands to search around. [VICTIM #1] made contact with Justin and told him to exit the vehicle which he declined stating the car was his. [VICTIM #1] further stated she shouted at Justin to leave her property alone and Justin began yelling back at her and shouting profane language at her before finally exiting the car and maintaining his disorderly behavior.I spoke with Justin who stated he thought [VICTIM #1]’ vehicle was his and got confused which led to him entering the driver seat. Justin also admitted to yelling and shouting at [VICTIM #1] using profane language. When questioned about why [JUSTIN] appeared to be looking through the vehicle he stated he was looking for his phone which he thought he might have dropped in the floorboard. When asked where he found his phone, Justin stated it was in his vehicle which was in a parking spot across from [VICTIM #1]’ vehicle.Multiple witnesses on scene stated they observed Justin shouting profane language at [VICTIM #1] after he told him to get out of her car. Justin was placed under arrest and transported to the Effingham County Jail where he was booked in by the on duty booking officer for the above related charges. Warrants will be applied for accordingly.[End of Narrative]. This incident was officially recorded and made publicly available by law enforcement agencies in the state of Georgia. The details provided reflect the arrest information at the time of booking and do not indicate guilt or conviction. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
FULL NAME:
Sheppard, Justin Reed
BOOKING DATE:
01/28/2026
BOOKING DETAILS:
CRIMINAL TRESPASS
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Officer’s Narrative:
[Please note: The following is a direct transcription from the official initial incident report. The Georgia Gazette does not fix any spelling or grammatical errors that may exist. Any changes or redactions made by our staff are placed inside brackets. Some errors may exist. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The topics discussed may be sensitive to some readers. Discretion is advised.]
Beginning the above date and time I responded to a report of an unknown male entering the complainants vehicle.
Upon my arrival I spoke to the complainant identified as [VICTIM #1], who stated she exited the store to see an unknown white male later identified as Justin Sheppard sitting in the driver seat of her vehicle with the door still open. According to [VICTIM #1], Justin appeared to be looking around the center console and dash using his hands to search around. [VICTIM #1] made contact with Justin and told him to exit the vehicle which he declined stating the car was his. [VICTIM #1] further stated she shouted at Justin to leave her property alone and Justin began yelling back at her and shouting profane language at her before finally exiting the car and maintaining his disorderly behavior.
I spoke with Justin who stated he thought [VICTIM #1]’ vehicle was his and got confused which led to him entering the driver seat. Justin also admitted to yelling and shouting at [VICTIM #1] using profane language. When questioned about why [JUSTIN] appeared to be looking through the vehicle he stated he was looking for his phone which he thought he might have dropped in the floorboard. When asked where he found his phone, Justin stated it was in his vehicle which was in a parking spot across from [VICTIM #1]’ vehicle.
Multiple witnesses on scene stated they observed Justin shouting profane language at [VICTIM #1] after he told him to get out of her car. Justin was placed under arrest and transported to the Effingham County Jail where he was booked in by the on duty booking officer for the above related charges. Warrants will be applied for accordingly.
[End of Narrative]
Disclaimer: All data provided here is taken from public arrest records. This publication does not imply guilt or final conviction.
