Senator Rob Bradley Given Friend of the Sheriff Award

On Thursday, October 5, Sheriffs from Florida’s district 5 gathered as Columbia County Sheriff Mark Hunter, the current vice president of the Florida Sheriffs Association awarded Florida Senator Rob Bradley the “Friend of the Sheriff” award.   In the ceremony at the Columbia County Sheriff’s Operation Center, Senator Bradley was praised for supporting drug control…

Sheriff Hunter Accepts Thank You From State Partner

On Tuesday, October 3, Sheriff Mark Hunter accepted a plaque and thank you letter from the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation for CCSO’s involvement in a statewide sting conducted in June of 2017.   CCSO worked jointly with personnel from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (FDBPR) during the one day…

Cone Retires With 30 Years Of Service

On Thursday, September 21, a luncheon was held at the Sheriff’s Operation Center in honor of Ms. Susan Cone. In the retirement ceremony at the beginning of the luncheon, Sheriff Mark Hunter shared with gathered well-wishers that Ms. Susan has been a dedicated and valued member of the Sheriff’s Office for 30 years. Her position…

Sexual Predator Address Notification

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:  Edward Leroy Thomas Address: 560 SE Peacock Terrace, Lake City, FL 32025 DOB: 7/3/1943 Hair Color: Grey Eyes:   Brown   The above subject was convicted of:   9/22/2014 for…

Sheriff Recognizes Member for Outstanding Performance

On Thursday, August 17, in a ceremony attended by friends, family, and Sheriff’s Office personnel, Sheriff Mark Hunter presented Detective Andrea Useche with the Sheriff’s Office Commendation Medal for her outstanding work on a long term multifaceted investigation. In May 2016, Detective Useche began an investigation into a local fraud complaint. As her investigation progressed,…