On Wednesday, June 20, 2012, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office arrested two persons on methamphetamine charges. At approximately 1:00 pm, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a tag violation. Deputies discovered items in the car that were consistent with the clandestine manufacture of methamphetamine. Deputies found lithium batteries, pseudoephedrine and a container…
On Wednesday, June 20, 2012, Mr. Ted Wooley officially joined the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. In a ceremony attended by friends, family and co-workers, Sheriff Mark Hunter provided Mr. Wooley with the Oath of Office. Mr. Wooley will be assigned the the Patrol Division. We would like to welcome Deputy Sheriff Wooley to the Sheriff’s…
On Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at approximately 4:00 pm, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and the Columbia County Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire at 351 S.W. Satellite Ln, Lake City, FL. Upon arrival, a Ford mini van was found to be fully engulfed in flames. The vehicle was located in the yard of…
On June 5, 2012 Detectives from the Columbia County Multi Jurisdictional Task Force served a search warrant at 168 SE Faye Ln. The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team assisted the Task Force in the execution of the search warrant. Upon entry to the home, suspect Christopher Harper resisted when contact was made by SWAT…
On Wednesday, June 6, 2012, Mr. Eric Wilson and Mr. Kevin Bailey officially joined the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. In a ceremony attended by family, friends and co-workers, Sheriff Mark Hunter swore-in Mr. Wilson and Mr. Bailey as Deputy Sheriffs. Deputies Wilson and Bailey will be assigned to the Patrol Division of the Columbia County…