On Monday, April 8, Columbia County Sheriff Office Detectives began an investigation into the death of a male that was found lying in a wooded area off Old Spanish Rd near Fort White. Before noon, Deputies responded to the area due to a report from a citizen. The citizen, who was taking a walk, discovered…
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: Phillip W. Newbern Address: 361 NW Sunset Hill Ct, Lake City, FL 32055 DOB: 04/06/1965 Hair Color: Grey Eyes: Blue The above subject was convicted of: 09/26/2002 for Sex Batt/coerce…
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: James Singleton Address: 13700 S US Hwy 441, Lake City, FL 32025 DOB: 09/03/1965 Hair Color: Bald/Black Eyes: Brown The above subject was convicted of: 09/26/2002 for Sex Batt/coerce Child…
On Friday, March 1in a ceremony attended by family, friends and Sheriff’s Office personnel, Sheriff Mark Hunter awarded six deputies, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Lifesaving Medal for their involvement in four separate incidents. Sergeant Randy Harrison was awarded the Lifesaving Medal for his actions on October 2, 2018 when he saved a choking toddler.…
ACCREDITATION TEAM INVITES PUBLIC COMMENTS ABOUT THE COLUMBIA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE (FL) A team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) will arrive April 8 to examine all aspects of the CCSO’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services. CCSO has to comply with approximately 250 standards in order to receive accredited status. Many…