Man Pronounced Dead after Stabbing

On Thursday, October 17, 2013, at 12:11a.m., Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a fight in progress at 767 NW Amanda Street, Lot # 4. Upon arrival Deputies found Deeante Gibson lying on the ground unresponsive with several stab wounds to the upper torso. Columbia County EMS responded to the scene and transported Deeante…

Fort White Convenience Store Robbed

On Friday, October 11, 2013, The Chevron gas station at 7692 SW Highway 27 in Fort White was robbed at gunpoint. The unknown suspect stole approximately $3,500, before fleeing the store on foot. No injuries occurred during the robbery. The suspect is a white male approximately 6’1” to 6’2”, with a medium build. The suspect…

Lake City Country Club Burglar Arrested

On Monday, October 7, 2013, a woman was arrested for a burglary after Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Detectives found stolen property in her yard and home. Detectives developed information that Brandy Colwell was a suspect in several recent burglaries that occurred in the Lake City Country Club. Upon arrival at Colwell’s residence, stolen property was…

Theft Suspect Sought for Arrest

On October 2, 2013, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the “Step In Food Mart”, 4039 W US Highway 90, Lake City in reference to a retail theft and criminal mischief case that had occurred inside the attached laundry mat. Upon arrival deputies observed that three commercial washing machines were damaged and that the…

Man’s Arrest launches Fraud Investigation

On Monday, September 16, 2013, Jerami Robinson was arrested by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office on Fraud and Theft charges. An investigation was initiated after management of Anderson Columbia notified the Sheriff’s Office that they were seeing inconsistencies in the companies’ invoices. An inquiry by staff of Anderson Columbia showed items ordered by IT Manager…