Investigation Uncovers Potential Health Risk

On Friday, August 1, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jeffery Brown for failure to properly care for nearly 20 horses on his property located at 385 NW The Lords Ct. The investigation began in mid-July, when deputies were called to an address in the unincorporated county area to check on horses that had wandered…

Two New Members Join CCSO

On Friday, August 1, in a ceremony attended by family, friends and Sheriff’s Office personnel, Sheriff Mark Hunter swore in two new members. Jessica Smith was sworn in as Detention Deputy and Chelsea Collins took the oath as a civilian employee. Detention Deputy Smith will be assigned to the Detention Division as a detention officer…