On January 9,2013, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a burglary call on NW Lake Jeffery Rd. A concerned citizen noticed a suspicious vehicle and persons at a neighbor’s home and notified the Sheriff’s Office. Deputies discovered that the home had indeed been burglarized and a television and other items had been stolen from…
On Thursday, January 10, 2013, two Columbia Columbia County Sheriff’s Office deputies were honored for their actions in providing life saving care. Deputy Sheriff Scott Staley and Deputy Sheriff D.J. Clay were presented the Medal of Distinction by Sheriff Mark Hunter in a ceremony attended by family, friends and coworkers. The awards citation read: “For…
On Monday, January 7, 2013, Columbia County Sheriff Mark Hunter recognized a local resident for his service to the Florida Sheriff’s Association. In a ceremony attended by employees of the Sheriff’s Office, Harrell B. McCrory, Jr. was presented with a Distinquished Service Award by Sheriff Hunter. Mr. McCrory was recoginized for 25 years of contributing…
”‹On January 3, 2013, several residential burglaries occurred on NW Taylor Magee Ln in northern Columbia County. Columbia County Sheriff’s Office deputies and detectives worked diligently to solve these burglaries. Two suspects were identified as a result of this thorough and comprehensive investigation. Both suspects were located and taken into custody. Deputies located and arrested…
On Friday, January 4, 2013, Mr. Kenneth Minter officially joined the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. In a ceremony attended by friends and co-workers, Mr. Minter was sworn in by Sheriff Mark Hunter. Mr. Minter is the new Property Manager for the Columbia Sheriff’s Office. We would like to welcome Kenneth Minter to the Columbia County…