Unlicensed Contractor Sting Nets Six

On Thursday, June 22, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Detectives arrested six subjects during an undercover sting targeting unlicensed contractors.   CCSO worked jointly with personnel from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (FDBPR) during the one day sting to highlight the need for the public to use due care when hiring contractors.    …

Deputies Arrest White Springs Fugitive

On Thursday, June 8, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested a dangerous fugitive that two days earlier shot at a bail bondsman in White Springs, Florida.   A CCSO warrants Deputy received information that Damon Crosby, 39 was seen in an apartment at the Cedar Park Apartments in Lake City. Deputies and Detectives cordoned off…

Sheriff Hunter Promotes Clay

On Friday, June 2 in a ceremony attended by family, friends and Sheriff’s Office personnel, Sheriff Mark Hunter promoted Detective Darrel Clay to the rank of Corporal. Corporal Clay has been with CCSO since 2006 and will be transferred from the Criminal Investigation Division to the Patrol Division where he will be a shift supervisor.…

Public Notice of Sexual Predator Address

Sexual Predator Address Change   In accordance with Florida Statute 775.21, this is a mandatory notification of the changing of address of a registered sexual predator in Columbia County.   Name:  Roy E. Welch Address: 284 SW Lowery Terr Lake City, FL 32028 DOB: 3/16/1955 Hair Color: Bald Eyes: Blue   The above subject was…