Media Release-Homeowner Shoots Intruder

On Saturday, November 7, 2020, deputies responded to a report of an attempted home invasion in the vicinity of NW Leonia Way. Upon making contact with the victim/ homeowner, it was learned that a male subject attempted to break into the victim’s home, armed with a shotgun. The homeowner’s children were also present during the…

Stapleton Promoted to Sergeant

On Wednesday November 4, 2020, Sheriff Mark Hunter promoted Corporal Lance Stapleton to the rank of Sergeant. Sergeant Stapleton was previously assigned as an administrative Corporal at the Columbia County Detention Facility. He will remain at the Detention Facility as a shift Sergeant. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and Sheriff’s Office employees. Please…

Media Release-Homicide Investigation

Columbia County Sheriff’s Office detectives are assisting the Riviera Beach Police Department with a homicide investigation of a Columbia County resident. The homicide is believed to have occurred in Riviera Beach. On Monday, October 26, 2020, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the parents of an 18 year old adult female who requested…

Media Release-Homicide Suspect Apprehended!

Friday evening, October 23, 2020, deputies apprehended a homicide suspect from Georgia in Columbia County. On October 23, 2020, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Deputies received information from Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office (Georgia) and the Georgia Bureau of Investigations that a burglary suspect in a stolen vehicle from their jurisdiction was traveling through our county. Deputies…

Hunter swears in new members!

On Wednesday, October 21, 2020 in a ceremony attended by Sheriff’s Office personnel and immediate family, Sheriff Mark Hunter swore in two new members. Ashley James was sworn in as a Detention Officer and Rebecca Mueller was sworn in as School Crossing Guard. They both bring previous experience in these positions. James will be assigned…